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 $307,557 cooperative agreement to National Experienced Workforce Solutions, Inc. on December 26, 2025, to acquire and deploy conservation expertise from individuals age 55 or older through the Agricultural Conservation Experienced Services (ACES) program in support of NRCS conservation programs in Texas.

The recipient will provide technical services including conservation planning assistance, technical consultation, and assistance with design and implementation of conservation practices under NRCS authorities. Performance extends from the award date through December 4, 2030, in Texas.

The funding supports temporary workforce capacity for experienced conservation professionals addressing natural resource conservation priorities aligned with NRCS's mission. National Experienced Workforce Solutions, Inc., a nonprofit headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, operates as an intermediary under the Older Americans Act Title V framework, deploying experienced workers into federal assistance roles across multiple agencies and programs.

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 texas