40 Under 40, Class of 2022

Kyle Mead

Company

Van Buren (Michigan) Conservation District

Job Title

MAEAP Technician

Accomplishments

Kyle Mead joined the Van Buren Conservation District in 2004 as a MAEAP Technician. Since then, Mead has become the go-to for irrigation and fruit management questions in SW Michigan. Mead builds strong relationships with growers by helping them find the best, farm-specific solution to their unique challenges. When he is not helping farmers become MAEAP Verified, you can find him at home with his wife and their kids in Lawton, Michigan.





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