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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.

The Most Important Equipment for Vertical Farms

Understanding Equipment for Vertical Farms  Technological Trends for Controlled Environment Agriculture The controlled environment agriculture (CEA) industry is only possible with the equipment that powers greenhouses, indoor gardens, and vertical farms. As top recruiters in the CEA space, M&F Talent takes great pride in staying up to speed on the latest technological trends in the

Horticultural Lighting Jobs Explained

The Ins-and-Outs of Horticultural Lighting Jobs  Over the past decade, perhaps no element of the hort-tech space has seen the sort of advancements and upheavals as horticultural lighting. Whether it be vertical farming or cannabis cultivation, new grow light technology has changed the way we do business. Even more, this vertical has given rise to

Should You Work with a Technical Recruiter?

Should You Work with a Technical Recruiter?  The job search process can be daunting. To find the best career possible, you must update your resume and network heavily. Even more, it’s a good idea to professionalize your LinkedIn profile and write a solid cover letter. Some people opt to work with a technical recruiter to

What are Direct to Grower Sales Jobs?

Direct to Grower Sales Jobs Explained Over the last 6 years, Mac & Fulton Talent Partners has become the leading recruiting agency for horticulture and hydroponics salespeople. Even more, during the time we have been doing business in this amazing market, we have seen some major changes. Most notably is the shift from the “retail

Cannabis Retail Data Training

Is a Cannabis Retail Data Training Right for Me? In today's business world, data is the lifeblood of any successful organization. Because, data empowers business owners to survive and thrive with efficiency and precision. This is especially true for the fast-growing and constantly changing cannabis industry. If you are looking to advance your career in

The Best Indoor Farming Jobs

What are the Best Indoor Farming Jobs?   Over the last couple of decades, indoor farming has evolved from a fringe hobby to a full-on industry. Prior to cannabis legalization and advancements in controlled environment agriculture (CEA) technology, most indoor growing occurred at home, in people’s closets and basements. As we make our way into 2021, it

How to Prepare for a Job Interview 

Tips for Job Interview Prep There is no denying the fact that the job interview process can be challenging for most candidates. After months of searching and applying for jobs, you finally get the opportunity to meet a hiring company face-to-face. While this progress is obviously good, it can also prove to be stressful when

Technology Jobs in Cannabis

Technology Jobs in Cannabis Every year, M&F Talent sees more technology jobs in cannabis. Unlike more “traditional” facets of cannabis work - related to plant-touching tasks like growing and processing - tech jobs are a new phenomenon. The legitimization of the industry has directed an innovation boom where tech companies now feel comfortable allocating resources

The Top 5 Reasons to Work with a Recruiter

Why Work with a Recruiter? It cannot be denied that the job search process is stressful. To this end, many of us feel that the process of finding a job is a “full-time job” in itself. Therefore, working with a recruiter can save you serious time and heartache when looking for a new career.  At

How to Best Work with a Recruiting Service

Capitalize on Your Relationship with a Recruiting Agency There are many reasons why companies choose to work with recruiting agencies. To illustrate, they could be conducting a challenging candidate search for a highly-specific skill set. Also, small businesses lacking dedicated Human Resource departments often enjoy partnerships with staffing agencies. While people’s reasons for utilizing agencies are

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