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The Human Element

Posted on
July 1, 2025

Article Published in Landscape Management

In the irrigation industry, technology often takes center stage; from smart controllers to advanced automation. But long-term system performance depends just as much on the people behind the work. Training, certification and hands-on experience ensure systems are designed, installed, and maintained with care, reducing risk, improving efficiency, and supporting reliable performance over time.

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Raised on a commodity crop farm in the Mississippi River Delta, Michael Pippen has been immersed in the agricultural industry his entire life. With a career path that started as a provider of CRM, design and sales services, Michael is now focusing on the commercial landscape market, specializing in market development, team management and strategic planning. His experience at the field, distributor and manufacturer levels gives him a unique perspective on all sides of the agriculture equation and fuels his passion for providing practical solutions that help growers and property managers use proven technologies to make more strategic and profitable decisions.

Michael Pippen

Director of Sales, Water
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