AgCareers.com wants to know – what is your dream career in agriculture? During 2013 visit AgCareers.com at different industry events we’re attending and tell us what ‘Your Dream Career in Agriculture” is. Help us educate the public about the millions of exciting careers that exist in agriculture! Those careers include teacher, dairy consultant, engineer, loan officer, welder, rancher, vet, microbiologist, …
It’s An Exciting Time To Be Involved Agriculture
The 2012 North American Ag & Food HR Roundtable was full of industry recruiters saying their businesses are growing and they are ready to hire, as well as university representatives expressing they had great students ready to full those spots. Lori Pence-Barber, Career Services Coordinator for the College of Agriculture at Purdue University, couldn’t agree more with her colleagues. I …
Welcome AgChatOZ to AgCareers Roundtable
AgCareers welcomed Danica Leys, founder of AgChatOZ, to the 2012 Ag & Food HR Roundtable. After learning about AgChat Foundation here in the United States, she felt a similar dialogue was needed in Australia. AgChatOZ holds weekly online conversations on Twitter about topics and issues farmers face in Australia. I was fortunate to sit down with Danica and chat with …
AgCareers Recognizes Russ Weathers
In honor of the 10th Anniversary of the North American Ag & Food HR Roundtable, AgCareers took time to recognize a few people who have supported them since the beginning. One of those individuals was Russ Weathers, President of Agriculture Future of America (AFA). Both organizations started about the same time and each has grown successful in the support for …
Dupont Pioneer Honored for Continued Support
Long-time supporter of AgCareers, Cindy Heser, HR Talent Acquisition Representative for Dupont Pioneer, was honored during the 10th Annual HR Roundtable for her continued support. I took the opportunity to talk with Cindy during the event and ask her a few questions about what Dupont Pioneer looks for in recruiting potential employees for careers with their company. “What we’re looking …
Day One is a Wrap at AgCareers HR Roundtable
The first day of the 2012 North American Ag & Food HR Roundtable is a wrap. Agribusiness representatives, university personnel and HR professionals have listened two to renowned speakers and already have had a fun evening networking with agriculture colleagues from across the country sponsored by ADM. A big shout out to Tyson Foods for hosting the event. A pre-conference …
OSU Helps Sponsor AgCareers HR Roundtable
Oklahoma State University’s College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources is a sponsor of this year’s North American Ag & Food HR Roundtable being held next week in Springdale, Ar. Coordinator of Student Success in the College of Ag at OSU, Amy Gazaway, shares why the AgCareers event is important for universities and agribusiness recruiters alike. “For the last 13 …
Tyson Foods to Host AgCareers HR Roundtable
Tyson Foods is excited to be hosting AgCareer’s 2012 North American Ag & Food HR Roundtable at their headquarters in Springdale, Ar. The event is right around the corner on Aug. 7-9, but it’s not too late to add it to your calendar. Rashad Delph, Director of Recruiting with Tyson Foods, was able to talk with Cindy about their involvement …
2012 North American Ag & Food HR Roundtable
The 2012 North American Ag & Food HR Roundtable is right around the corner and everyone at AgCareers.com is excited to be celebrating 10 years of this event. Cindy was able to take a few minutes and talk with Erika Osmundson, Marketing and Communications Manager for AgCareers.com. Erika was eager to share what they have in-store for their 10 year …
Ag & Food HR Roundtable Celebrates 10 Years
If you haven’t already made plans to attend AgCareers.com’s Ag & Food HR Roundtable, mark your calendars for Aug. 7-9. The event will be located in Springdale, AR on the campus of Tyson Foods. Cindy took a few minutes to chat with Eric Spell, president of AgCareers.com, about the upcoming event. “The event itself is focused on two audiences; the …