Addressing labor challenges

Addressing labor challenges

Educators and agribusiness leaders are addressing the

industry’s workforce challenges.

The commercial talent development leader with Corteva AgriScience says labor shortages in agriculture must be addressed.

If they’re not, Drew Ratterman says talent could become a limiting resource that prevents the industry from meeting the needs of the growing population.

“We can’t allow talent to become just as limiting to us,” he says. “I think it’s particularly important for the food and ag industry because we face so many constraints as it is, and we don’t need to make talent yet another constraint.”

Audio: Drew Ratterman, Corteva AgriScience

He says Corteva AgriScience has adopted best practices, including recruitment and training that leads to higher retention and productivity. 

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