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 $584,079 cooperative agreement to National Experienced Workforce Solutions, Inc. on December 27, 2025, under the Agricultural Conservation Experienced Services (ACES) program to provide technical services in support of conservation-related programs furthering USDA-NRCS's mission in South Dakota.

The award funds the acquisition and deployment of natural resource conservation expertise from individuals age 55 or older. These experienced professionals deliver technical services supporting NRCS conservation programs in the state through December 4, 2030. The program targets conservation planning, project implementation, and related technical assistance roles that advance NRCS conservation objectives.

National Experienced Workforce Solutions, Inc., a nonprofit headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, specializes in recruiting and deploying workers aged 55 and older into temporary federal positions. The organization holds the position of prime recipient under this cooperative agreement and operates as a grant recipient across multiple federal agencies, with particular concentration in NRCS state conservation programs funded through 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).

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's mission in south dakota.