Blog Archives - AGRI-SEARCH Agricultural Recruiters https://agri-search.com/category/blog/ Ag Industry Leaders in Agriculture Talent Thu, 26 Jun 2025 14:06:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 A Decade of Volunteering with Guardian Ad Litem https://agri-search.com/a-decade-of-volunteering-with-guardian-ad-litem/ Thu, 26 Jun 2025 14:06:58 +0000 https://agri-search.com/?p=2626 I want to share a program I have been passionate about and volunteered with for over 10 years. About a year after we relocated to Florida in 2014, several representatives from various nonprofit organizations visited our church to share their need for volunteers to help the community. One program, in particular, caught my interest: the [...]

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]]> Spring: The Ideal Season for Driving Yourself to Achieve https://agri-search.com/spring-the-ideal-season-for-driving-yourself-to-achieve/ Mon, 24 Mar 2025 14:30:52 +0000 https://agri-search.com/?p=2531 I just love Spring. The new buds of flowers start pushing out of the soil, the trees have green tips and birds are gathering twigs and making nests.  At my home, Spring means new foals.  There is nothing I enjoy more than watching a new baby running in the pasture by their mother, leaping and [...]

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]]> November 2024 – The Myth of Multitasking https://agri-search.com/the-myth-of-multitasking/ Fri, 01 Nov 2024 16:15:50 +0000 https://agri-search.com/?p=2140 In today's fast-paced world, multitasking is often seen as a badge of honor too many of us “proudly” wear. Juggling multiple tasks at once might seem like the key to getting more done in less time, but research tells a different story. The truth is, multitasking can reduce your productivity, increase your stress levels, and [...]

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]]> October 2024 – Mental Health in Agriculture: Breaking the Silence and Cultivating Wellness https://agri-search.com/mental-health-in-agriculture-breaking-the-silence-and-cultivating-wellness/ Mon, 07 Oct 2024 19:28:47 +0000 https://agri-search.com/?p=2129 Farming is more than just a profession; it’s a way of life, deeply intertwined with traditions and communities around the world. But while the rewards of working in agriculture are many, the challenges are equally significant. Long hours, unpredictable weather, and financial pressures all contribute to the unique stressors faced by those in the farming [...]

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]]> September 2024 – Cultivating Positive Office Politics https://agri-search.com/cultivating-positive-office-politics/ Wed, 11 Sep 2024 16:33:35 +0000 https://agri-search.com/?p=2078 It’s that time again. The time of year when commercials extol the values of their political candidate and the negative of those they are running against. Many of us grow tired of the constant barrage and just want to hit the mute button. There are days that our offices also need a mute button. [...]

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]]> Are We Addicted to Stress? https://agri-search.com/are-we-addicted-to-stress/ Wed, 23 Aug 2023 15:34:53 +0000 https://agri-search.com/?p=1519 Are We Addicted to Stress? For many, pending deadlines and packed schedules are not overwhelming, but instead can be a driving force that pushes them toward greater productivity.  We have processes to streamline, goals to achieve, promotions to earn, debt to eliminate, exercise regimes to master, dreams to chase, and people to help and inspire. [...]

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]]> The Illusive Work-Life Balance https://agri-search.com/the-illusive-work-life-balance/ Tue, 25 Jul 2023 19:38:51 +0000 https://agri-search.com/?p=1502 The Illusive Work-Life Balance As we pass the mid-year point, hours of daylight are long, outdoor activities and vacations are abundant, yet the demands at the office do not wane.  The subject of providing an environment for work-life balance often resurfaces during the summer, but the topic is one that should be addressed on an [...]

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]]> The Treasure of True Grit https://agri-search.com/the-treasure-of-true-grit-2/ Wed, 28 Jun 2023 21:29:37 +0000 https://agri-search.com/?p=1487 The Treasure of True Grit “Tell me about a time when you failed, and what you learned from that experience.” Think of the most successful employees you’ve ever worked with, or the individuals you’ve mentored who excelled the most, or the leaders you’ve studied who seem to achieve every goal they set for themselves.  Undoubtedly, [...]

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]]> Failing vs Failure https://agri-search.com/may-2023-failing-vs-failure/ Fri, 26 May 2023 15:13:18 +0000 https://agri-search.com/?p=1468 While not everyone is a sports fan, sports undeniably can offer us valuable lessons for life and leadership. A prime example occurred last week during the NBA basketball playoffs. The Milwaukee Bucks, who had the best record in the league, suffered a shocking and resounding defeat in the first round of the postseason. Perhaps the [...]

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]]> The Culpability of Free Speech https://agri-search.com/the-culpability-of-free-speech/ Wed, 26 Apr 2023 14:08:46 +0000 https://agri-search.com/?p=1457 The more things change, the more they stay the same.” –   Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr In the past five years, much has changed.  In 2018, Facebook had over 2.23 billion monthly average users (MAU) compared to 2.96 billion in 2022.  Twitter reported growth from 298 million MAU in 2018 to 368 million in 2022.  TikTok catapulted from [...]

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