Chance Wood
Agency Owner
I've spent my entire career in agriculture and like many/most recruiters, I stumbled into this line of work. From the beginning, I've said I'm not a recruiter who happens to work in ag; I'm a grain guy who just so happens to recruit. That firsthand experience in grain merchandising, logistics, and the day-to-day realities of the business is what sets me, my business partner, and ultimately, One Degree Agriculture apart. Agriculture is a relationship-driven industry where your name is your brand and those relationships are built and earned over time. My mission now is to help agribusinesses find the people who will continue to build their futures!
Dec. 15, 2025
How an Industry Insider Built a Recruiting Agency From Scratch (No Fancy Tools)
Welcome to this episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast, where host Benjamin Mena sits down with industry insider Chance Wood—a seasoned agricultural professional turned successful recruiting agency founder. Chance shares his journey from running grain elevators and trading commodities to stumbling …