To provide nrcs with well-rounded farm bill specialists who will rotate through multiple field offices and assist where the workload is the highest while maintaining positive working relationships

This $2,339,323.44 Cooperative Agreement awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) under the Soil and Water Conservation program (CFDA 10.902) will provide NRCS with well-rounded Farm Bill specialists who will rotate through multiple field offices and assist where the workload is highest, while maintaining positive working relationships. The funding will support the North Dakota Association of Soil Conservation Districts, doing business as Lincoln-Oakes Nurseries, in delivering these services over the period of September 1, 2023 to September 30, 2026. The program aims to promote sustainable agriculture practices and help private landowners, conservation districts, tribes, and other organizations conserve natural resources like soil, water, air, and wildlife habitats through education, technical guidance, conservation planning, and direct implementation of practices.