Episode Details

Kim Rounds, Talent Acquisition Manager at Five Rivers Cattle Feed Yard, discusses strategies for entering the agriculture industry. She emphasizes the importance of showcasing all relevant experiences, even if they seem unrelated to agriculture. Most jobs at Five Rivers are feedlot roles, with a smaller percentage in office positions. Rounds advises using online platforms to apply, but also suggests persistence and networking to stand out. 

She notes a significant increase in female applicants and managers, highlighting the need for flexible work policies to retain talent. Rounds also discusses the importance of soft skills and the evolving demographics of ag students, many of whom lack traditional ag backgrounds.