The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service-PA invites the public to call-in for the Pennsylvania State Technical Committee meeting on October 22 at 1:00 p.m.

Quarterly State Technical Committee Meetings are held to discuss natural resources conservation in Pennsylvania and provide recommendations to NRCS on the implementation of Farm Bill programs.

October's meeting will feature guest speaker, Fish and Wildlife Biologist, Nicole Ranalli who, accompanied by Fish and Wildlife Biologist, Alison Whitlock, will present an overview of bog turtle conservation in Pennsylvania. Updates on FY 2020 conservation programs will be given, as well as an update on programs in FY 2021 First Quarter.

The meeting will be conducted via WebEx internet conferencing.  Please use this link to join the video portion of the meeting. Meeting number: 1466854621.  Meeting password: NRCS

Please use the following telephone number and access code for the audio connection (we are NOT using the computer audio because it causes feedback in our system). To attend via teleconference, call 1-888-844-9904 with access code 2112698. Please mute your phone!

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 ted.evans@pa.usda.gov.

Visit the NRCS-PA webpage to learn more about assistance available to landowners and farmers.

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[Posted: Sept. 25, 2020]

9/28/2020