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What the Industry Downturn Is Revealing About Controlled Environment Agriculture Hiring There's no denying that the controlled-environment agriculture (CEA) industry has undergone radical shifts in recent years. On the one
Perfect Your Interview-to-Hire Ratio
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The Importance of a Strong Food Safety Team
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.
The New Standard for Agriculture Sales Talent
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
What Makes a Trustworthy Recruiter?
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,
Building a Job Seeker Personal Brand That Wins
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
M&F Talent Recognized as a 5-Star Recruiting Firm
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
Cannabis Rescheduling and Cannabis Jobs in the Near Future
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
The Value of Recruiter Honesty
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.
5 Ways Executive Search Differs From Traditional Recruiting
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5 Tips for Finding a Job in a Tough Economy
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)
Argus Controls Customer Spotlight
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
Assessing Quality of Hire Metrics
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Job Offer Red Flags to Watch For in Agriculture and Food Production
Looking for a New Career? Beware of Job Offer Red Flags In certain instances, recruiters woo job seekers by promising competitive pay, growth opportunities, and “a great culture.” But as
Food Production and Agriculture Hiring Trends in 2025
Interview with M&F Talent's Mike Ruane: Food Production and Agriculture Hiring Trends in 2025 As we make our way into Quarter 3 of 2025, it’s safe to say food production
Your Guide to Food Safety Jobs: Roles, Skills, and Opportunities
2025 Market Overview of Food Safety Jobs The Centers for Disease Control reports that 48 million people contract foodborne illness yearly, resulting in 128,000 hospitalizations and 3,000 deaths. The U.S.
How AgTech & Cannabis Impacted the CEA Talent Pool
Modern CEA and the Confluence of Cannabis, Tech & Talent A confluence of diverse factors and influences has led to the rise of the controlled environment agriculture (CEA) industry as
A Winning B2B Sales Process Starts with a Winning Sales Team
Want to Build a Successful B2B Sales Process? Respect and Support Your Sales Team In industries like CEA, traditional agriculture, and food manufacturing, technical and B2B sales roles are critical
The Value of Supply Chain Headhunters
What Supply Chain Headhunters Know That General Recruiters Don’t Do you have the talent needed to build a more nimble and resilient supply chain? With the escalation of international trade
Agribusiness Executive Search in 2025
Agribusiness Executive Search: Why the Demand for Top Leaders Is Growing In 2025, the agriculture industry is at a major crossroads. We are facing a slew of novel challenges, such
Understanding Recruiting KPIs: What Is a Good Offer Acceptance Rate?
What Is a Good Offer Acceptance Rate? How to Measure & Improve It In today’s increasingly competitive business environments, forward-looking HR professionals are becoming more strategic about hiring practices. The
