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
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
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
Quality of Hire: How to Measure Long-Term Recruiting Success According to Gallup, one in two employees is open to leaving their organization. As turnover costs continue to soar, HR teams
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
Understanging 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
How AI & Automation Are Impacting Agricultural Recruitment
New Technologies Evolving Agricultural Recruitment When most people think about farming, they likely imagine vast green fields, humming tractors, and labor-intensive processes. But today’s agriculture is a very different story.
The Benefits of Hiring Senior-Level Talent
The Value of Experience in Hiring: Why Senior-Level Talent Still Matters Do today’s employers favor mid-level professionals over experienced industry veterans? That is the prevailing theory among job seekers, but
ISO Horti Innovators Customer Spotlight
ISO Horti Innovators Hires Technical Sales Manager for North American Expansion M&F Talent Customer Spotlight AgTech manufacturer ISO Horti Innovators partnered with M&F Talent to hire a new Technical Sales
Top Controlled Environment Agriculture Careers for 2025
6 Promising 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
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
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
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
