Berrien Conservation District
Managing your Natural Resources
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Berrien Conservation District Staff
Providing education and technical service
Nancy Carpenter
District Manager
Nancy Carpenter started employment with the Berrien CD in June 2008 as the District Manager. She is responsible for maintaining the district's funding, programs, grants, and overall conservation efforts. Nancy works closely with the board of directors to achieve the district's goals. She is available to the community as a resource for questions or concerns regarding conservation. nancy.carpenter@macd.org
Lisa Kuntz
MAEAP Technician
Lisa Kuntz started employment with Berrien CD in October 2021. She is the MAEAP Technician for Berrien County. Lisa assists farms who want to become MAEAP verified. If you are interested and would like additional information about the MAEAP process please reach out to lisa.kuntz@macd.org
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Patrick Gordon
Produce Safety Technician
Patrick Gordon joined the Berrien CD in October 2020. He is the Produce Safety Technician and covers four counties: Berrien, Van Buren, Allegan, and Kalamazoo. Patrick works with produce growers on all aspects of produce safety and compliance questions regarding the Food Safety Modernization Act. He provides education and works closely with the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Michigan State University, and the Produce Safety Alliance to help bring awareness to what is required by the FDA for produce growers.
patrick.gordon@macd.org
Nor Serocki
Invasive Species Coordinator
SWxSW Corner CISMA
Covering Berrien, Cass, Van Buren Counties
James Magner
Soil Erosion Inspector
James.Magner@macd.org
James is a part time employee who works directly with the Berrien County Drain Commissioners office to provide inspections for the Soil and Sedimentation program.