Acquire and use the natural resource conservation expertise of individuals age 55 or older through the agricultural conservation EXP erienced services (aces) program to provide technical services in…

The Department of Agriculture National Resources Conservation Service awarded a $645,839 Cooperative Agreement to National Experienced Workforce Solutions, Inc. on December 27, 2025 to deploy experienced conservation professionals aged 55 and older to provide technical services supporting NRCS conservation programs in Ohio through the Agricultural Conservation Experienced Services (ACES) program.

Performance extends through December 31, 2026 and is conducted in Ohio. The recipient organization, a nonprofit headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, specializes in recruiting and deploying experienced workers into federal positions under Title V of the Older Americans Act. This award funds the acquisition and deployment of technical expertise to support conservation-related programs advancing NRCS's mission across the state. The ACES program operates across multiple USDA conservation assistance listings including the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (CFDA 10.912), Conservation Stewardship Program (CFDA 10.924), Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (CFDA 10.931), and Regional Conservation Partnership Program (CFDA 10.932), with experienced professionals delivering conservation planning, project implementation, and easement administration services.

Acquire and use the natural resource conservation expertise of individuals age 55 or older through the agricultural conservation EXP erienced services (aces) program to provide technical services in support of the conservation related programs in furtherance of USDA-nrcs' mission in ohio