Becoming A Destination Employer
November 1, 2013
Members of the agricultural community might be tempted to take short-term fixes to problems, but only a long-term approach will ultimately prevail.
Recruiting consultants discussed the state of the ag workforce and strategies for finding and keeping employees at the CLMG’s recent Webinar (NOW AVAILABLE ON DEMAND).
Attendees at the annual Ag Issues Forum heard myriad agricultural topics discussed, but two issues – relations with the public and honeybee health – dominated the event.
There are plenty of changes ahead for agriculture over the next dozen years, says one expert.
Globalization, volatility and risk management are now the predominant drivers of fertilizer price and availability.
Skilled supply chain management will help keep ag retailers stocked and ready when it comes to managing crop nutrients in 2013.
The most successful companies at keeping employees are those that have an established image in their communities, clients and potential workers.
While some individual crop input prices are expected to increase, some will decrease and others will stay about the same, according to a farm business management specialist.
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