The document discusses effective strategies for recruiting and retaining employees in the agriculture industry. It notes that 50% of the current agriculture employee base will retire in the next 10 years, decreasing the available workforce. Additionally, agriculture degree graduation rates are falling while industry consolidation has pushed some out of agriculture jobs. The document provides tips for improving recruitment, such as clearly defining job requirements and candidate expectations. It also stresses the importance of making a company seem like an attractive career opportunity during interviews to attract top candidates. Overall, the document advocates developing a strong employee value proposition to outweigh the costs for candidates to leave their current positions.