Kendrick Flowers, a native of Uniontown, Alabama, discovered his passion for conservation early in life while assisting his uncle on a small beef cattle operation. His dedication to agriculture led him to pursue internships with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in various Alabama counties during his college years. In 2005, Kendrick graduated from Alabama A&M University with a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Science Education. He then spent three years teaching horticulture, landscape design, and greenhouse/turf management at a high school career technical center. By the summer of 2009, he had earned a master’s degree in Secondary Education with a focus on Agricultural Science.

Kendrick began his NRCS career fall of 2009, as a Soil Conservationist in Kalamazoo, Michigan, where he honed his skills in conservation planning and wetland biology. He also made significant strides in engaging historically underserved farmers, a commitment that propelled him into leadership roles. By May of 2013 Kendrick became a District Conservationist in Monroe County, Michigan and January of 2015, he became District Conservationist of Lapeer County, Michigan. Kendrick managed technical, financial, and administrative USDA programs, further solidifying his expertise.

Kendrick’s leadership capabilities were recognized nationally, earning him acting roles as Assistant State Conservationist for Field Operations (ASTC-FO) in Nevada in 2019 and North Carolina in 2021. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he expanded his leadership toolkit by completing Harvard University’s Public Leadership Credential. In 2023, he became the ASTC-FO for Maryland, where he continued his work in conservation, outreach, education and supervision.