Ag 1 Source is the search partner for organizations in agricultural industries
Ag 1 Source partners with leaders in crop, livestock, food, and fiber production where every hire shows up in the field, the plant, and the P&L - not just on an org chart. We work across North America with corporate firms, cooperatives, family-owned and multi‑generational businesses, and growth‑stage agricultural companies that need a search partner who understands agriculture and treats every search as a performance decision.
A Search Partner for these
Agricultural Industries
Ag Equipment
Connecting Ag Equipment companies with the talent behind smarter technology, stronger operations, and market growth.
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Ag Technology
Connecting agriculture and innovation with the people who turn new ideas into real-world impact.
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Agronomy & Seed
Connecting top talent to drive innovation in agronomy and seed production
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Animal Health & Nutrition
Sourcing talent to lead advancements in veterinary care and animal nutrition
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Grain & Biofuels
Delivering skilled leaders to advance grain production and biofuels development
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Livestock Production
Identifying leaders who ensure efficiency and growth in livestock production.
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Executive Search
Providing the experience and leadership our client partners need to grow.
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Essential Industry Expertise
We evaluate candidates in the real world they’ll work in - fields, farms, plants, and rural communities - not in a resume vacuum. Our team brings deep experience and networks across the agriculture sectors we serve, so every short list reflects how work actually gets done in crop, livestock, food, and fiber production.
IntegraHire℠
IntegraHire℠ is our proven approach for finding remarkable people - guided by alignment, insight, readiness, and excellence - so every hire supports the way your operation actually runs and the results you need to see in the field and on the balance sheet.
Strategic Growth Partnership
We build long‑term partnerships with the organizations we serve - helping owners, managers, and boards secure people who can support succession, expansion, and operational change. Every search is treated as a performance and legacy decision, not a one‑off transaction.
Why Choose Us
"Scott treated me like a person. He didn’t just throw...
"Scott treated me like a person. He didn’t just throw a job out to me - he knew his client and he got to know me and decided what would be a good fit. It wasn’t only about a commission for him. He went above and beyond to get me excited about his client and the position, but then went even further to provide me with extra information about the town I would be relocating to. He was informative but not pushy. He wasn’t worried about whether his client reached out to me directly in the final stages of negotiations, as I have had other recruiters caution me about that because they were worried they wouldn’t get their cut. He showed tremendous initiative by hearing about my previous company’s layoffs and reaching out to me directly to see if I was affected, which I was. I got to know him as a person; to trust him and his judgment, without him having to be anything other than honest and himself. Scott Wedel was literally the best recruiter I have ever worked with and I will maintain contact with him in the future. He even sent me a congrats card on my new position. He handled the entire relationship professionally and with poise, adding a human touch to it. I am so grateful for Scott and his patience through this whole experience."Candidate – Professional & Informative
Very direct, low hassle....
Very direct, low hassle.Gregg H.
Mark looked for a position that fit my interests and ex...
Mark looked for a position that fit my interests and experience. He kept me updated on the process. It was a great experience.Job Seeker
Great service and open and forthcoming about the openin...
Great service and open and forthcoming about the openings. I never felt like I was being sent to interviews for opening that didn't fit for me.Joseph F.
He was easy to get contacted with. Followed up on every...
He was easy to get contacted with. Followed up on everything he said he would do. Was helpful and honest.Job Seeker
David is one of those truly rare recruiters who is pass...
David is one of those truly rare recruiters who is passionate about finding the perfect fit for his candidates.”Happy Career 1 Source Candidate
I was informed with accurate information every step of ...
I was informed with accurate information every step of the way.Job Seeker
She knew what I needed as well as the company I went to...
She knew what I needed as well as the company I went to work with. She was very responsive and kept the ball rolling.Job Seeker
Hire Stand-out Performers with real impact in Agriculture
Ag 1 Source places leaders and key contributors across crop, livestock, food, and fiber organizations who restore capacity, improve execution, and reduce risk. Each placement is grounded in a clear definition of success and a structured IntegraHire℠ search – so you see measurable impact in your operation, not just a filled seat.
Seed
Seed Operations – Kansas
Wichita, KS
$75,000.00
Job # 18086
Private Equity - Healthcare
Chief Marketing Officer
Nashville, TN
$275,000.00
Job # 18084
Produce
Sales Manager
Central, NC
$125,000.00
Job # 18070
Private Equity - Healthcare
Manager, Talent Acquisition
Dallas, TX
$75,000.00
Job # 18066
Agronomy
Agribusiness General Manager
Greensburg, KS
$150,000
Job # 18060
Agronomy
Agronomy Sales Representative
Great Bend, KS
$80,000
Job # 18062
Grain / Operations
Rail Terminal Manager Central Kansas
Central, KS
$110,000.00
Job # 18045
Private Equity - Business Services
General Manager
Portland, ME
$200,000.00
Job # 18033
Seed
District Sales – Seed
Central, IA
$110,000.00
Job # 18017
Agronomy
CEO
Reynolds, ND
DOE
Job # 18013