Farming Jobs in the United States
Braum's
$22 - $28 HOUR
Tuttle, OK
We plant and harvest approximately 10,000 acres of corn, alfalfa, wheat, barley and triticale and are looking for a strong leader to aid in the success of the farm. Braum's Farm in Tuttle, Oklahoma, is looking to hire an experienced Assistant Farm Manager.
Braum's
$19 - $22 HOUR
Tuttle, OK
This position works with the owners, dairy manager and other members of the management team to manage dairy herd health, feeding and treating of animals, cleaning and maintenance of animal quarters, equipment maintenance and other animal husbandry duties. Supervise and coordinate activities of health technicians, feeders, bedders, maternity, nursery, milkers, and other supporting staff Promote safety and professionalism at all times Rotating schedule with 50 plus hours per week .
GPAC
Lancaster, PA
GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. Step into a role where you can operate top-notch equipment, expand your skills, and grow with an experienced, supportive team.
GPAC
Grand Island, NE
GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
Company Confidential
$17 - $25 YEAR
Honeoye Falls, NY
Basic labor Farm Hand to help with upkeep and Stall maintenance; Someone that enjoys working with Horses and Animals. Horse Farm looking for Farm Hands and People with "Hands on" Equine Experience.
GPAC
$75000 - $120000 YEAR
Woodstock, NY
About the Role: We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Farm Manager to oversee operations for crops, including wheat, grain corn, soybeans straw bales and vegetables. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990.
Alexander Brown - State Farm Agency
$65000 - $150000 YEAR
Columbia, MD
Employees of State Farm agents must be able to successfully complete any applicable licensing requirements and training programs. We are an award winning State Farm agency focused on fulfilling the needs of our customers and creating success for our team.
GPAC
Oneonta, NY
A well-established and growing agricultural operation is seeking a Bilingual (Spanish-English) Farm Manager to oversee daily farming activities across both row crops and vegetable production. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990.
Drew Edmond - State Farm Agency
$45000 - $75000 YEAR
LINCOLN, NE
Employees of State Farm agents must be able to successfully complete any applicable licensing requirements and training programs. If you are a motivated self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, then this is your opportunity for a rewarding career with excellent income and growth potential!
Grange Insurance Association
$52145 - $86908 YEAR
Portland, OR
Some of your key responsibilities will be: A Farm & Commercial Underwriter evaluates Farm and Commercial business through careful risk selection, appropriate pricing of risk and adherence to underwriting guidelines and state regulations. Conduct renewal, mid-term, or special project underwriting to decide on policy continuation, cancellation, non-renewal, or modification, including reviewing payments on out-of-force policies.
Grange Insurance Association
$25.74 - $41.12 HOUR
Seattle, WA
Some of your key responsibilities will be: A Farm & Commercial Underwriter evaluates Farm and Commercial business through careful risk selection, appropriate pricing of risk and adherence to underwriting guidelines and state regulations. Conduct renewal, mid-term, or special project underwriting to decide on policy continuation, cancellation, non-renewal, or modification, including reviewing payments on out-of-force policies.
Schneider
$1530 - $1870 WEEK
Akron, OH
This diversity and openness ensures all associates have equal access to opportunities and resources to contribute fully to the organization's success, and it fuels innovation, improves strategic thinking and cultivates leadership. Live within 50 miles of Akron, OH, Carlisle, PA, Cleveland, OH, Denver, PA, Fort Wayne, OH, Gary, IN, Indianapolis, IN, Nazareth, PA or Pittsburgh, PA.
GPAC
Covington, IN
GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. Directly supervise and coordinate the operations necessary for crop production, including but not limited to tillage, maintenance, planting, cultivating, harvest, etc.
GPAC
$65000 - $110000 YEAR
Fresno, CA
GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. A well-known family owned and reputable Ag company in the area is looking to add a Crop Advisor/Sales Agronomist to add to their team.
GPAC
Accord, NY
GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. Plan, organize, and oversee all aspects of farm operations, including planting, harvesting, irrigation, and crop/livestock management.
GPAC
Fowler, MI
GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
GPAC
Fairfield, NE
We are partnered with a well-established ag operation that prides itself on consistently delivering top-notch customer service/sales/repair of farm equipment and is actively seeking an Ag Mechanic. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990.
CHS Inc
$35000 - $42000 YEAR
Grand Meadow, MN
CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. Daily you will run facility agronomy operations, drive machinery, and apply our crop protection products in the field to efficiently provide seed, crop protection and application services to central and southern Illinois.
Farming Jobs Overview
Do you love nature and are passionate about plants and animals? A career in farming jobs could be exactly what you need to be happy at work. There are many different roles to pick from in the farming industry, mainly specialized in agriculture, forestry, and livestock. In the farming industry, jobs are mainly conducted outdoors and often require a certain degree of physical capability and strength, alongside a strong passion.
The duties you must perform in a farming job are strictly correlated to your role. The most common ones that most workers in the industry undertake are to:
- oversee all the phases of crop production or ranging
- care for the maintenance of the work equipment and facilities
- make decisions about supplies purchases
- handle the sale of livestock, crops, and farm products
- keep records of production and financial information
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Training and Skills for Farm Workers
To get a job in farming, a high school diploma is usually enough, both if you are looking for an entry-level position or if you already have experience in the industry. For managerial jobs in farming and for large organizations, where duties are more complex and bigger in numbers, an associate or bachelor’s degree is preferred. Farm management, Agriculture, Agronomy, Animal Science and Business are the ideal degree programs to find jobs in farming more easily.
To work in farming, it is important to master the following soft skills:
- analytical and critical thinking, to monitor and assess quality
- problem-solving and initiative, to face unexpected events
- time and people management, to make sure deadlines are met
- desire to learn, to remain up to date with new techniques and technologies
- interpersonal communication, to interact proficiently with others
Update Your Farming Resume
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For all the information that doesn’t find a place in your resume, write a cover letter. This will give you the chance to better present yourself and your skills, to explain more what pushed you to apply and what goals you would like to achieve. Remember that sending a letter is considered standard practice and without it your candidacy might be ignored. Don’t take the chance of this happening and check out our cover letter samples for inspiration.
Interviewing for a Farming Job
Don’t lower your guard once you receive a call for a farming job interview. You’ll still have to face the job interview questions and prove to the recruiter that you are indeed the right person to get the role. Be prepared to elaborate on your education, training, and skills. The recruiter will ask you different types of questions, including scenario-based interview questions. Share previous experiences that demonstrate how you would face challenges, act in certain stressful situations, and show the skills you truly possess.
How Much Do Farming Jobs Pay?
Salaries in the farming industry vary from role to role. Thanks to Monster’s Salary Tool you can search and compare salaries for any job to help you better evaluate offers. Below we report some median wages of jobs in farming:
- Farm/Ranch Manager Salary: $15.96 per hour
- Agricultural Technician Salary: $18.07 per hour
- Farm Worker Salary: $13.42 per hour
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