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Precision Farming Dealer Summit 2022 Recap

Precision Ag Dealers Need Resourceful Problem-Solvers

Recruiters should seek candidates with the right personality traits, not necessarily skill sets.

By Sarah Hill posted on November 21, 2022 | Posted in Dealer Development

Recruiting and preparing the next generation of precision farming professionals is no simple task. Precision farming experts Calvin Knotts, Redline Equipment, Archbold, Ohio, and Karl Huebner, Hutson, Inc., Mayfield, Ky., share their tips and tricks for finding those up-and-coming precision farming professionals in their midst.

Recruiting & Retaining Precision Farming Specialists

Knowing what traits to look for and where to find new employees is only the beginning. Keeping employees is a whole other battle.

By Jaime Elftman posted on March 12, 2016 | Posted in Dealer Development

Finding the next generation of precision farming specialists is a challenge that almost 40% of dealers reported was among their most important issues in the Precision Farming Dealer 2015 Benchmark Study. First, dealers must identify the traits they’re looking for in potential candidates for their fast-paced, rapidly evolving precision farming departments. Then, they face the challenge of actually finding these recruits.

How to Structure Your Precision Internships

March 1, 2016 | Posted in Dealer Development

The first step to structuring a successful and productive precision farming internship program is to establish what the goals are for both the dealership and the intern.

PFD Summit

Billable Service

February 29, 2016 | Posted in Service & Support

Both Adam Gittins and Jason Pennycook say it’s impossible to do too much promotion of the program and the various services that are offered. Mailers and postcards, one-on-one conversations, presentations and placing it on to each and every quote generated are advised.

Where are you finding the most success recruiting precision farming staff?

February 2, 2016 | Posted in Dealer Development

Local educational institutions? Other dealerships/precision farming companies? Industries outside of agriculture? Haven't found a good source?

[Poll] Success in Recruiting Precision Farming Staff

January 22, 2016 | Posted in Dealer Development

We are currently looking for your input on where you find the most success recruiting precision farming staff. Let us know in our latest poll here.

In the Field: Preparing for the Precision Boom

By Jack Zemlicka posted on June 21, 2013 | Posted in Dealer Development

A progressive approach to recruiting and training precision farming specialists can help dealers land talent in a competitive market.

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[Technology Corner] Pessl Instruments CEO Talks Dealer Benefits From Lindsay Corp. Investment

Today, we’re looking at Austria-based Pessl Instruments, an agtech provider operating under the METOS brand. Irrigation equipment manufacturer Lindsay Corporation recently acquired a minority interest in Pessl Instruments following a strategic partnership the 2 companies announced in May 2023.

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Ivy Tech Community College, Lafayette Campus

The college offers an associate degree in Applied Science in Agriculture (60 credit hours). Students enrolled in this program may specialize in precision farming technology by selecting up to 15 credit hours in this area and agriculture business, sales and agronomy.

Lake Region State College - Dakota Precision Ag Center

The college offers an AAS in Precision Agriculture and customized precision ag- related training for agricultural producers, insurance underwriters, equipment dealer and agricultural cooperative employees and others.

HTS Ag Precision Ag Solutions

Offering training on Ag Leader, Trimble, Reichhardt, Norac and Integris Systems in twice yearly customer training events (spring/fall). Also offering individual training opportunities on any HTS Ag products and SMS software, year round.