Applications are now being accepted!
Volunteer technical experts are needed to serve on a technical standard work team to update the current NRCS Conservation Practice Standard (CPS) 590 Nutrient Management. The work team will focus on the following issues:
- disincentives or barriers to implementation;
- specific criteria for the development and implementation of nutrient management plans; and
- software tools and technical references.
This technical standard will be updated following the Standards Oversight Council (SOC) Full Process detailed in the Technical Standards Process Handbook. The Standards Oversight Council (SOC) welcomes applications from individuals with experience writing, approving, researching, and/or implementing nutrient management plans. Those with substantial experience and a broad statewide perspective are preferred to optimize the efficiency and quality of the final product. We seek participation from technical experts; federal, state and county staff; producers; and consultants.
A summary of the team focus and the application instructions and form are provided in this notification. Applications for this team are due by the end of the day on Friday, June 30, 2023.