{"href":"https://api.simplecast.com/oembed?url=https%3A%2F%2Fthis-is-ag.simplecast.com%2Fepisodes%2F46-joseph-mallobox-lSFfTEUT","width":444,"version":"1.0","type":"rich","title":"46. Joseph Mallobox - Vice President of Human Resources at Ippolito International, leadership, agriculture, and putting people first","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/2dda78af-7797-4505-8bd3-436029dda559/51d49462-c2b6-4e98-a0fb-445ef3c441c9/this-is-ag-version-2.jpg","thumbnail_height":300,"provider_url":"https://simplecast.com","provider_name":"Simplecast","html":"","height":200,"description":"I’m excited to share the 46th episode of This is Ag! featuring Joseph Mallobox, Vice President of Human Resources at Ippolito International. Born and raised in Gonzales, California, Joseph grew up surrounded by agriculture, even though he originally thought his future would take him far away from the Salinas Valley. Instead, agriculture pulled him back in, leading him into a career in human resources that has now spanned more than 20 years.\n\nIn this conversation, Joseph shares his perspective on leadership, the realities of working in agriculture, and why putting people first matters. From managing the seasonal transitions between Salinas and Yuma to navigating workforce shortages, immigration challenges, and the demands of a constantly changing industry, Joseph gives an honest look at the human side of agriculture that many people never see.\n\nJoseph also talks about the strong sense of family and connection that exists throughout agriculture, and why the industry feels different from any other. The episode explores how agriculture depends on teamwork, adaptability, and trust, while also highlighting the passion behind the people who keep the industry moving every day.\n\nThe conversation also touches on Joseph’s unique family history, including his grandfather’s journey from Pakistan to California in the early 1900s to pursue farming in the Imperial Valley, and how that legacy shaped his connection to agriculture, community, and leadership today."}