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Join the 2026 Farm Progress Show Career Crawl

Join the 2026 Farm Progress Show Career Crawl
  • AuthorBonnie Johnson
  • DateJuly 17, 2026
  • MediumMedia Article
Register for complimentary admission to the 2026 Farm Progress Show Career Crawl and take advantage of networking opportunities, career resources, and connections with top agriculture employers.
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Employers Invited to Shape the Future of Workforce Strategy through the AgCareers’ Agriculture and Food HR Review

Employers Invited to Shape the Future of Workforce Strategy through the AgCareers’ Agriculture and Food HR Review
  • AuthorBonnie Johnson
  • DateJuly 16, 2026
  • MediumMedia Article
AgCareers is inviting agriculture and food employers to participate in the 2026–2027 Agriculture and Food HR Review™ to help benchmark workforce trends, compensation, and HR practices while shaping the future of the industry.
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Grounded In Ag and AgCareers Partner Creating The Ag Onboarding Academy

Grounded In Ag and AgCareers Partner Creating The Ag Onboarding Academy
  • DateJune 29, 2026
  • MediumMedia Article
Grounded in Ag and AgCareers have partnered to launch the Ag Onboarding Academy, a new training program designed to help agricultural employers onboard employees with little or no agricultural background. Featuring practical lessons from farmers and industry experts, the program aims to improve employee readiness, strengthen retention, and build more confident teams across the agriculture industry.
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Succession Planning Emerges as Key Workforce Priority for Agriculture and Food Employers

Succession Planning Emerges as Key Workforce Priority for Agriculture and Food Employers
  • AuthorBonnie Johnson
  • DateJune 03, 2026
  • MediumMedia Article
Succession planning is now a leading driver of hiring activity in the agriculture and food industry, as agriculture and food employers are taking a longer-term view of workforce needs, prioritizing retention, leadership readiness, and replacement planning to address ongoing labor demands. To address these needs, the AgCareers Roundtable Conference in Champaign, Illinois will feature a breakout session about succession planning for sustainable growth.
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Inside Ag Hiring: A Review of 2025 Trends & the 2026 Outlook

Inside Ag Hiring: A Review of 2025 Trends & the 2026 Outlook
  • AuthorBonnie Johnson
  • DateApril 02, 2026
  • MediumNewsletter Article
The agriculture and food industry continues to face strong competition for talent as candidate expectations evolve. Using AgCareers data, this article reviews key 2025 hiring trends and offers a forward?looking outlook for 2026, including demand, compensation shifts, workforce dynamics, and strategies employers are using to attract and retain skilled professionals.
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AgCareers’ Roundtable Conference to Feature Exclusive Tour of University of Illinois’ IBRL and Food Science Pilot Plant

AgCareers’ Roundtable Conference to Feature Exclusive Tour of University of Illinois’ IBRL and Food Science Pilot Plant
  • AuthorTaylor Sublette
  • DateApril 02, 2026
  • MediumNewsletter Article
The AgCareers Agriculture and Food Roundtable Conference is coming to Champaign, Illinois, August 4–6, featuring an exclusive tour of the University of Illinois’ Integrated Bioprocessing Research Laboratory and Food Science Pilot Plant. Attendees will gain insight into cutting?edge research driving innovation in agriculture, food, and workforce development.
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