The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service invites the public to attend the PA State Technical Committee meeting on October 18 at the USDA State Office,  359 East Park Drive, Harrisburg starting at 1:00 p.m.

Quarterly State Technical Committee Meetings are held to discuss the conservation of soil, water, air, plants, wetlands, wildlife and agriculture.

October's meeting will include highlights of NRCS engineering assistance, training and safety, as well as FY 2017 Financial Assistance Programs updates.

More than a dozen Pennsylvania federal, state and local agencies make up the committee, which provides recommendations to NRCS on the implementation of the natural resources conservation provisions of the Farm Bill.

“State Technical Committee meetings provide an opportunity for people and conservation groups across the state to share experiences and collaborate on positive solutions to better serve Pennsylvania’s natural resource needs,” says Denise Coleman, NRCS State Conservationist.

To attend via teleconference, call 1-888-844-9904 with access code 6941559.

Attendees with disabilities requiring special accommodations and/or alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) associated with this meeting should contact Ted Evans at 717-237-2209, or send email to: ted.evans@pa.usda.gov.

For more information, visit the NRCS PA State Technical Committee webpage.

10/17/2016