Your Food Safety Team Is a Critical Line of Defense The FDA estimates that foodborne illnesses affect approximately 48 million Americans each year, resulting in 128,000 hospitalizations and 3,000 deaths. Food manufacturers can invest millions in processing equipment, sanitation systems, testing, traceability, and regulatory compliance. Yet, no matter how sophisticated the facility, those safeguards still
Market Evolutions for Agriculture Sales Talent in 2026 & Beyond If you’re hiring agricultural sales talent today, you’re hiring into a very different job market than you would have been just five years ago. In 2026, farmers, growers, distributors, retailers, and agribusiness leaders are making purchasing decisions under intense pressure. Margins remain tight, and costs
Signs to Look for When Finding a Trustworthy Recruiter Recruiting may be one of the most misunderstood professions in the business landscape. Trustworthy and valuable recruiters act as true advisors, helping both sides in a hiring situation gain clarity and make confident decisions. Most importantly, recruiters need to “stay in the conduit,” facilitating communication between
The Total Picture with a Job Seeker Personal Brand Many professionals don’t think about their next job search until they’re actively looking for a new role. What they don’t know is that their image as a candidate often takes shape much earlier. It might come as a surprise, but the American Staffing Association reports “44%
5-Star Recruiting Firm Ranking in Business Insider’s 2025 Study We are proud to announce that Mac & Fulton Talent Partners has earned a 5-star recognition in Business Insider’s America’s Top Recruiting Firms 2025. This distinction is more than a milestone. It is a powerful endorsement of the trust our clients place in us and the
Cannabis Rescheduling and Cannabis Jobs: What to Know Since the passage of California’s Proposition 215 nearly three decades ago, the cannabis industry has waited for the federal government to catch up with state-level policy, and with reality. Despite widespread medical use, voter approval, and a multibillion-dollar regulated market, cannabis has remained classified alongside heroin and
Why Recruiter Honesty Builds Trust (and Ghosting Destroys It) You might not believe it, but recruiter honesty provides a strategic business advantage in a hiring market oversaturated with impersonal exchanges. In fact, one might say that recruiter honesty is more important than ever in late 2025. A staggering 52% of job-seekers report being ghosted during
Executive Search vs. Regular Recruiting: How to Tailor Your Strategy for Success In the hiring process, many employers use the terms “executive search” and “recruiting” interchangeably. Although both processes attempt to find top talent, each one has a distinct purpose. With the cost of hiring the wrong CEO estimated to be over 20 times their
Key Strategies for Finding a Job in a Tough Economy It’s no secret that 2025 has been a challenging year for job seekers. While industries like controlled environment agriculture (CEA) have already experienced downturns after years of over-expansion and unprofitable models, the issues with the hiring market in 2025 are deeper and vaster. For anyone
Argus Controls Hires Director of Sales and Marketing to Lead Global Growth M&F Talent Client Spotlight | Argus Controls In early 2025, AgTech manufacturer Argus Controls contacted M&F Talent regarding the hiring of a new Director of Sales & Marketing. With a global reputation for innovation in the controlled environment agriculture (CEA) sector, Argus required
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