Why Feedback Matters After an Ag Business Interview

An interview doesn’t always end when you walk out of the room or close your laptop. For candidates pursuing opportunities in the ag business industry, what happens after the interview can be just as valuable as what happens during it. One of the most important parts of the post-interview process is feedback. Whether you receive… Read more »

How to Write Job Descriptions That Attract the Right Ag Professionals

In today’s competitive agriculture industry, attracting the right professional starts long before the first interview. For ag businesses, the job description is often a candidate’s first introduction to your company, your culture, and the opportunity you are offering. A well-written job description can generate interest from highly qualified professionals, while a vague, overly complicated, or… Read more »

How to Build a Long-Term Relationship with Your Specialized Ag Business Recruiter

Finding the right career opportunity in agriculture is about more than simply responding to job postings. The ag business industry is highly specialized, and many of the best opportunities are shaped by relationships, industry knowledge, and timing. That is where a specialized ag business recruiter can become a valuable long-term career resource. Rather than viewing… Read more »

Why Summer Is a Great Time to Explore New Career Opportunities in Agriculture

When most people think of summer in agriculture, they picture long days in the field, crop scouting, and harvest preparations. While those activities are essential to the industry, the business side of agriculture is also incredibly active during the summer months. Companies that support agriculture—from seed and crop protection manufacturers to equipment dealerships, grain companies,… Read more »

The Biggest Resume Mistakes Ag Candidates Make (And How to Fix Them to Land the Right Role)

Your resume is more than a work history—It’s a marketing tool. In today’s agriculture job market, competition is stronger than ever. Whether you’re pursuing a role in agronomy, seed sales, precision ag technology, operations management, livestock production, or executive leadership, your resume is often your first introduction to a hiring manager. And here’s the hard… Read more »

How the Ag Job Market Is Changing — and What It Means for Candidates

The agriculture industry is transforming rapidly. From shifting global supply chains to technological innovation on the farm, demand for ag talent is evolving—and candidates who understand these changes will be best positioned to land the opportunities they want. Whether you’re a recent graduate, mid-career professional, or transitioning from another sector, this blog breaks down where… Read more »

When It Makes Sense to Partner with an Ag Specialty Recruiter

Hiring in agriculture has never been simple — and lately, it’s become even more complex. Between evolving technology, tighter labor markets, generational turnover, and the specialized skill sets now required across agronomy, equipment, seed, livestock, precision ag, and ag tech, finding the right person is no longer a quick job-posting exercise. According to Jordan Morris,… Read more »

New Year, New Role: Is It Time for a Career Change?

There’s something about the start of a new year that naturally invites reflection. As the calendar resets, many professionals find themselves taking a closer look at their careers—asking hard questions they may have pushed aside during the busyness of the year. Am I still growing? Do I feel fulfilled? Is this role moving me closer… Read more »

Your 2026 Ag Hiring Plan: How to Build a Workforce Strategy Before the Season Starts

Knowing What to Pay Employees Is Key in Today's Climate Morris Bixby

In agriculture, timing is everything. You plan months—sometimes years—ahead for planting, equipment, inputs, and markets. Yet when it comes to hiring, many ag operations still find themselves reacting at the last minute, scrambling to fill critical roles once the season is already underway. As labor shortages continue to challenge the agriculture industry, waiting until you… Read more »

Leadership Starts Before the Hire

In today’s competitive talent landscape, recruitment has become more than just a function of HR—it’s a direct reflection of leadership. Every hiring decision shapes the organization’s performance, culture, and future trajectory. Yet, too often, business leaders don’t get involved until the final interview or offer stage. By that point, critical opportunities to influence the process—and… Read more »