Walking in the Ways of the Wise – by Dave Allen
I have been blessed to have great people build into my life and learned at a young age you usually gain a lot more wisdom listening to “old timers” than from your peers. Think about your own life experiences, perhaps sitting around the table with your grandparents, aunts and uncles, or neighbors talking about their [...]
The Joy of “Freely” Giving – by Dave Allen
For people like me who see “shop” as a four-letter word, we sometimes need an attitude adjustment when it comes to gift giving. Whether in the family or the workplace, gift giving can be approached in a multitude of creative ways and developed all year long without ever becoming a burden. If you dread shopping [...]
What Are You Thankful For? Contributions shared by some of our friends in the agriculture industry
Recently, we sent an email to some friends in the ag industry asking one simple question, “What are you most thankful for this Thanksgiving?” Following are their heartfelt responses. Enjoy reading them, be blessed, and then ask yourself …“What am I most thankful for?” Terry – Thankful that all of our kids have accepted Jesus [...]
Keeping Agriculture Great…Tips for Attracting Quality Talent – Compiled by the AGRI-SEARCH Team
Keeping Agriculture Great…Tips for Attracting Quality Talent Compiled by the AGRI-SEARCH Team The secret to keeping American agriculture the leader in feeding a hungry world lies in attracting new talent into our industry. Over the next decade, this will be especially important to replace a large number of retiring ag professionals. Following are just a [...]
Interviews: Traditional or Transparent
It is commonly known that all individuals should put their best foot forward throughout the interviewing process – both applicants and hiring managers alike. Offices are tidied up, everyone is polite with introductory small talk, and professional game faces are on. “My greatest weaknesses? I work too hard. I sometimes care too much about the [...]