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Farm Jobs and Farm Employment Opportunities in the United States

Farm Jobs and Farm Employment Opportunities in the United States

Are you a farmer looking for seasonal workers? Or a student looking for a summer farm job?  This page, as far as we can tell, is the most complete, current and comprehensive listing of farm job search websites and engines. While pick-your-own farms obviously employ fewer staff than regular farms, they still need some help. For information about farm job wages and overtime rules by state, click here.

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Florida

• Jackson Citrus  is a farm labor contractor that works with the U.S. Department of Labor's H2A: Temporary Agricultural Employment of Foreign Workers program. Since 1973, we have been providing reliable labor services to farms in the southeast United States. Agricultural workers are typically in high demand yet there is a short supply of American workers willing and/or able to fill these jobs. Jackson Citrus helps farmers and greenhouse growers get the help they need by recruiting nonimmigrant laborers (H2A workers) to perform agricultural labor services of a temporary or seasonal nature. Currently we provide migrant labor to growers in: Florida, Michigan, Illinois, The NE, and SE United States. If your organization needs help harvesting fruits, vegetables, botanicals, or other crops we would appreciate the opportunity to serve you.

Iowa

• Deep Creek Applicators - Clinton County
  1717 110th St, Maquoketa, IA 52060. Phone: (515) 460-2553.
  Job description: Looking for full time or season help with running a drag hose system applicating animal nutrients.. Hard working, reliable, able to work in a team environment, good work ethic, trustworthy, ability to work long hours, valid drivers license. Directions: See their website for directions. Click here for a map and directions. (ADDED: July 07, 2023

Illinois

• Mayneland Farm- Farmmarket with a wide variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables,
  27W265 Bauer Road Naperville, IL 60563, Naperville, IL 60563. Phone: (630) 357-1877. Email: jmayne@maynelandfarm.com. Open: See their website for for hours and availability. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only..We'll be selling our first juicy ears of locally grown sweet corn starting 7/22. While you're here, pick up a wide selection of our other summer veggies. We're also hiring! Part-time, flexible positions are currently available at Mayneland. Please contact us via email or phone to set up an interview. Early summer favorites are here--you can now find cucumbers, zucchini, and tomatoes in the farm stand! We are now open 7 days a week, so come by to see our our full selection. For additional details, please check out our Produce page.  farm market, . (ADDED: July 30, 2023, Suggested by a visitor)

 

• Tillman Farms formerly Pertics Blueberry Plantation - blueberries, some raspberries
  618 S Michigan St, LaPaz, IN 46537. Phone: 574-784-3331. Email: tillmanfarmsindiana@gmail.com.  Payment: They do take credit cards. Note: you can fill out a postcard there one summer, and they will drop them in the mail next summer when the berries are ripe for picking. Tillman Farms Facebook page.   Tillman Farms is now hiring summer help for the season. Work will start late June and continue through early August! This is a great opportunity for high school kids that need flexible hours. Marshall County. Please send inquiries for applications to tillmanfarmsindiana@gmail.com. 

 

Indiana

Vanderburgh County

• Engelbrecht's Countryside Orchard - apples, pumpkins, cherries, strawberries, peaches,
  16800 Old Petersburg Road, Evansville, IN 47725. We are looking for energetic and hard-working team members for seasonal positions that require working outside doing general farm labor, picking, sorting, and packing fruit and/or customer sales at the farm stand and local farmers markets. Opportunities are available for ages 15+. Complete application and Emai it to: info@engelbrechtsorchard.com.

New Hampshire

• Kroka - ,
  767 NH Route 123, Marlow, NH 03456. Phone: (603) 903-4231. Email: lynne@kroka.org.
  Job description: Kroka Expeditions is an educational farm with some outside sales. Position includes simple room and board and living in an amazing community. Farm assistant position is needed July through October. Work involves vegetable production, livestock (chickens/cows) and education (working with students on the farm). Contact Lynne at lynne@kroka.org with interest or questions.. Ability to work in all kinds of weather. Passionate about farming and the hard work it entails. Ability to work alone with a list, alongside others or in the lead with a crew of farm apprentices or students. Familiarity with farm machinery (tractor with implements) a plus. Familiarity with cows/chickens. Some experience working on vegetable production. Positive attitude. Clear direct communication style.
  Other: Kroka is a wilderness education school (kroka.org).The farm is a big part of the curriculum as well as producing food for the staff and students and the outside community. We have a small dairy, laying hens, honey bees and a work pony. We have couple of acres of vegetables, berries and fruit trees. We farm using organic and biodynamic practices.. Directions: See their website for directions. Click here for a map and directions. (ADDED: June 26, 2020)

North Carolina

• Blueberry Hill U-Pick - blackberries, blueberries, gift shop,
  3122 White Hill Road, Sanford, NC 27332. Phone: 919-498-4275. Email: blueberryhillupick@gmail.com. DATED: February 25, 2023: We’re looking for part time help to assist with the retail store and u-pick. Starting soon! If you’re interested, please call 919-498-4275!

 

South Dakota

• Solar Xpress - 
  4316 Townsley Pl., Wayzata, SD 55391. Phone: (763) 325-5438. Open: Assist Ag producers and farmers, Ranchers with Rural development technology. . Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: . Skills are not required will teach. Good communication, familiar with farm experience. (ADDED: July 31, 2023, Suggested by a visitor)

 

Texas

Kaufman County

• BFF Agriculture -
  Breeden Fresh Farms, 13831 FM 1392, Terrell, TX 75160, Phone: (480) 287-3810.
  Job description: Organic Hydroponic Greenhouse Team Member needed! Daily tasks include harvesting and packaging organic lettuce for shipment in an often warm (80s) and humid environment, using a powerwasher to clean boards, and following food safety guidelines (training is provided). Lifting is required at times, no more than 30-40 lbs. . We are looking for motivated team members who are reliable, friendly, and have good attention to detail. Agricultural food safety experience is a bonus. We respect each other and good communication is vital. We are laid back but work hard!
  Other: We work 6am to 3pm to beat the heat as much as possible.. Directions: See their website for directions. Click here for a map and directions. (ADDED: July 29, 2020)

Washington State

Seattle area

• Whistling Train Farm - follows organic practices, pumpkins and many other organic vegetables
  78th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032. Phone: 253-859-5197. Email: shelley@whistlingtrainfarm.com.  Whistling Train Farm is looking for applicants to join our farm crew for the 2022 production season. As a part of the farm crew, you will participate in many aspects of farm work including seeding, transplanting, weeding, packing for the CSA and other orders, but primarily harvesting, washing, and packing produce. Opportunities and training in other field-based practices such as basic tractor tasks, pruning, and irrigation will be available on an as-needed basis and as experience permits. Preference will be given to applicants who have previous agricultural or horticultural experience and are interested in a multi-year commitment, however, anyone who is highly motivated and genuinely interested in working on our farm will be considered. The average workweek consists of 8-10 hour days with the possibility of longer days expected during the peak production months of July-September. Regardless of experience, applicants must be highly motivated and focused on speed, efficiency, and quality of work. 2023