🌾 Stepping Into Agriculture with Ryan Jacobsen | CEO of Fresno County Farm Bureau Welcome back to The Hiring Table, your weekly dose of hiring insights—airing every Friday at 12:00 PM PST. In this week’s special episode, we’re diving deep into the world that feeds the nation: Central Valley agriculture. We’re joined by Ryan Jacobsen, CEO of the Fresno County Farm Bureau, fourth-generation California farmer, Fresno State alum, and one of the most respected voices in Valley ag, water policy, and workforce development. Ryan shares his journey from growing up on a grape farm to becoming a leading advocate for farmers, ranchers, and rural communities. We unpack everything from: 🌱 Growing up in Valley agriculture 🚜 Work ethic, farm family roots & raising the next generation 💧 A real-talk look at water, policy, SGMA & California’s broken system 📉 Current economic pressures facing California farmers 🌍 Why California ag matters to the nation and the world 🤝 Collaboration, board leadership & advocacy across the state 🧑‍🌾 Workforce challenges, hiring trends & the evolution of ag careers 📱 The impact of technology, phones, and generational shifts in the workplace 🏛️ Politics, infrastructure & shaping the future of agriculture 🌾 Private equity in farming—what’s working and what’s not 👨‍👧 Advice for young people entering ag, leadership mindset & community involvement Ryan brings honesty, data, and decades of frontline experience—plus practical leadership wisdom employers, employees, and future ag professionals can all benefit from. This is a must-watch if you care about the Central Valley, agriculture, water, hiring, or the future of our food supply. 🎙️ Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe. Follow us on all socials @TheHiringTable for more weekly insights!
