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About Mike Ruane

Mike Ruane has over 20 years of experience recruiting for high-level and specialized roles. With M&F Talent, he helps companies in agriculture and food production find high-caliber talent in executive leadership, engineering, logistics, and more. Mike is widely recognized as a thought leader on hiring and job-related topics in the controlled environment agriculture (CEA) industry.

Important Food Manufacturing Trends for 2023

Food Manufacturing Trends for Next Year Whether it be new technological advancements or pressures on the global supply chain, food manufacturing trends are shaped by many influences. Similarly, dietary trends like the farm-to-table movement have enough staying power to affect how food is produced on a commercial scale. Whatever the reason might be, the

Did You Know Controlled Environment Agriculture is Good for the Environment?

Ways that Controlled Environment Agriculture is Good for the Environment  There are many ways that controlled environment agriculture is good for the environment. In today’s society, we have become totally dependent on industrial agriculture to provide our food sources. While these food production systems have been invaluable in the advancement of the world as we

What is the Best Season for Job Hunting?

Do You Know the Best Season for Job Hunting? Finding a new job is often a very difficult process. Not only must you create a resume that adequately explains your professional history, but you also need to stand out among competitors. Due to the inherently challenging nature of job searching, it's recommended you take a

Top Universities for Controlled Environment Agriculture Career Training

Where Can I Get Controlled Environment Agriculture Career Training? It seems that the controlled environment agriculture (CEA) industry grows each year. Whether it be COVID-19 putting a strain on the global supply chain, or an increased interest in locally grown foods, the CEA industry has experienced serious stimulation recently. Yet, as the booming CEA market

What Do Controlled Environment Agriculture Recruiters Do? 

An Inside Look at Controlled Environment Agriculture Recruiters  As a career field, controlled environment agriculture (CEA) is quite specialized. Whether you are an engineer who designs indoor cultivation systems or a grower who produces hydroponic crops, you need a broad knowledge base to make it in CEA. Just like CEA professionals, controlled environment agriculture recruiters

Navigate the Cannabis Job Market with Ease

Tips and Insights for the Cannabis Job Market  In recent years, the cannabis industry has undeniably been on the rise, presenting numerous opportunities for those seeking employment. However, breaking into this burgeoning field isn't always as straightforward as one might imagine. Despite the industry's rapid growth, securing gainful employment can be a challenge for many

Top Controlled Environment Agriculture Jobs for 2022 

The Best Controlled Environment Agriculture Jobs to Look for In 2022 Despite complications with the COVID-19 pandemic, 2021 was a great year for the controlled environment agriculture (CEA) industry. In fact, controlled environment agriculture jobs were on the rise the entire year. While COVID-19 certainly presented a complex business environment with global supply chain issues

What are Grower Support Jobs?

Grower Support Jobs Explained With the rise of legal cannabis and the expansion of the controlled environment agriculture (CEA) industry, the hort-tech businesses model has changed dramatically. When cannabis was still illegal and indoor gardening just a fringe hobby, hydroponic equipment companies primarily made products for home growers. Yet, today things look quite different. As

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