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Top Controlled Environment Agriculture Careers for 2025

6 Promosing Controlled Environment Agriculture Careers for 2025 The controlled environment agriculture (CEA) industry has reached a defining point. Over the past few years, the CEA space has faced serious hurdles as startup ventures failed to realize profitability - and big-name players like Bowery and App Harvest went out of business. While obstacles have emerged

4 Ways Food Safety Recruiters Provide Value

Why Work with a Food Safety Recruiter? In the food production industry, food safety is of the utmost importance. Even one labeling mishap, recall, or failed inspection can trigger significant and costly regulatory issues and cause customers to lose trust. A joint study by the Grocery Manufacturing Association and the Food Marketing Institute estimated the

Top 6 Food Manufacturing Industry Trends for 2025

Food Manufacturing Industry Themes for the New Year It’s no overstatement or exaggeration to say that the food manufacturing industry is moving quickly. With new technologies advancing and growing emphasis on practices like safety and sustainability, the food manufacturing industry is moving at a record pace. What was cutting edge yesterday is standard practice today,

9 Considerations for Your Employee Retention Policy

Beyond the Paycheck: Why Employees Stay (and Why They Don’t) According to Gallup, 42% of employee turnover can be prevented, but it is often ignored instead. If you want to re-engage with that 42%, you’ll first need to identify why employees might be leaving and what factors would encourage them to stay. In other words,

Key Challenges in Agriculture Executive Search

Why is Agriculture Executive Search So Hard? Securing executive talent in the agriculture sector demands a depth of understanding that few industries require. The right executives must not only understand the nuances of crop production and supply chains but also bring a forward-thinking approach to innovation and industry regulations. As the cornerstone of the U.S.

Goodness Gardens Customer Spotlight

Goodness Gardens Hires Farm Manager to Support Sustainable Growth M&F Talent Customer Spotlight  When CEA producer Goodness Gardens needed an experienced Farm Manager to oversee their operations in Pearsall, TX, they turned to Mac & Fulton Talent Partners. Facing the challenges of scaling sustainable operations while maintaining their commitment to quality, Goodness Gardens sought a

10 Tips for Finding Jobs in Agriculture

Need Help Searching for Jobs in Agriculture? Finding a job in the agriculture sector can feel a lot like looking for a needle in a haystack. Often, it’s not about what you know, but about where you look and how you present yourself. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are more than 145,000

Forbes 2024 America’s Best Executive Recruiting Firms list

M&F Talent Receives Top Executive Recruiting Recognition  Mac & Fulton Talent Partners was featured in Forbes 2024 America’s Best Executive Recruiting Firms list. Coming in at #86 of 150, this ranking is a testament to both our hard work and expertise.  Since Forbes Magazine is the gold standard for business journalism, we are both thrilled

How Agriculture Recruitment Agencies Enhance Employee Retention

The Role of Agriculture Recruitment Agencies in Employee Retention Are you tired of what feels like a revolving door of employees coming in and out of your agricultural business? Since high turnover rates dramatically impact your bottom line, employee retention practices in agriculture require your attention. If you’ve spent any time in this industry, you

How Sustainability Impacts Hiring in Food Production

Sustainability and Food Production Jobs If you’ve noticed that green has become the new norm in the food production industry, you’re not imagining things. Sustainability is no longer just a buzzword - it’s reshaping how businesses operate and who they hire. Did you know that 60% of consumers would pay more for a product with

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