Iowa Farm Jobs
Quick Facts about Iowa Agriculture Jobs
- Average Salary Range: $34,000-$50,000
- Major Cities: Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Sioux City, Iowa City
- Primary Crops: corn, soybeans, hay, oats, and wheat
- Livestock Focus: hogs, cattle, and poultry
- Type
- Full Time
- Job
Livestock Manager
GK SolutionsJob Overview The Alley Buyer / Livestock Manager is responsible for handling livestock in a hog yard environment. This role involves sorting, counting, weighing, tattooing,...
- Location
- Columbus City, IA
- Date Posted
- 23 May 2025
- Type
- Full Time
- Job
Farm Worker in Sioux Center, IA
Van Berkel FarmsSeeking a dependable, hard-working individual to help run our farm…could it be you? The ideal candidate will have experience operating field equipment and straight trucks...
- Location
- Sioux Center, IA
- Date Posted
- 1 Feb 2025
- Type
- Full Time
- Job
Cattle / Crop Farm Assistant in Royal, IA
Christensen Feedlots Christensen Feedlots in Royal, IA 51357 $40,000 – $50,000 a year – Full-time Christensen FeedlotsNW Iowa family farm with opening for reliable farm assistant. Open feedlots and monoslope cattle buildings. Modern facilities and equipment. Qualifications: Cattle handling experience and...
- Location
- Royal, IA
- Date Posted
- 9 Dec 2024
- Type
- Seasonal
- Job
Seasonal Farm Worker in Grand Junction, IA
Doran Feed and LivestockFull job description Seasonal harvest help needed September through November. Heavy hours during the season exact schedule weather dependent. Potential to become year-round, full time...
- Location
- Grand Junction, IA
- Date Posted
- 4 Nov 2024
- Type
- Part Time
- Job
Cattle Feeding and Maintenance in Nodaway, IA
Riverview Cattle Company, LLCDo you have a heart for animals and a desire to work outside all year around? Do you want to be part of a small...
- Location
- Nodaway, IA
- Date Posted
- 2 May 2024
- Type
- Full Time
- Job
Grain Farm Assistant in Spirit Lake, IA
N.J. Farms Inc.We are an established 3000 acre grain farm (corn and soybeans) located in the Iowa Great Lakes / Okoboji area. If you don’t know about...
- Location
- Spirit Lake, IA
- Date Posted
- 2 Jan 2024
- Type
- Part Time
- Job
Grain Agronomy Operations in Northwood, IA
Viafield A CooperativeJob description Description:Reporting to Assistant Locations Manager or Location Manager, the Grain and Agronomy Operations Associate a NonExempt position. The Grain and Agronomy Operations Associate...
- Location
- Northwood, IA 50459
- Date Posted
- 25 Nov 2023
- Type
- Part Time
- Job
Precision Farming Specialist in Toledo, IA
New Century FSJob description Markets precision Ag technology equipment and software, coordinates precision farming programs, and precision information management to achieve profitable business growth. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS...
- Location
- Toledo, IA 52342
- Date Posted
- 17 Nov 2023
- Type
- Part Time
- Job
Etzel Sugar Grove Farm Manager in Marion, IA
Indian Creek Nature CenterJob Description POSITION TITLE: Etzel Sugar Grove Farm Manager REPORTS TO: Director of Land Stewardship SUPERVISES: Farm Staff HOURS OF POSITION: Generally, 8am to 5pm...
- Location
- Marion, IA
- Date Posted
- 3 Nov 2023
- Type
- Seasonal
- Job
Elite Calf Herdsman in Sioux Center, IA
Trans Ova GeneticsJob Description Position Purpose: Provide daily care of calves, facilities, and equipment. Key Responsibilities: Feed calves milk, grain, and water according to procedures to meet nutrient...
- Location
- Sioux Center, IA
- Date Posted
- 31 Oct 2023
- Type
- Seasonal
- Job
Production Agronomy Specialist in Coon Rapids, IA 50058
Beck’s Superior HybridsAs the largest, family-owned retail seed company in the United States, Becks was founded on faith, hard work, and innovation of our family and family...
- Location
- Coon Rapids, IA 50058
- Date Posted
- 18 Oct 2023
- Type
- Seasonal
- Job
RCIS Crop Claims Specialist-Northwest Iowa in Remote in Iowa
Zurich Insurance Company Ltd.Zurich is currently looking for a Crop Claims Specialist to join our Rural Community Insurance Services (RCIS) team. RCIS is one of the leading crop...
- Location
- Remote in Iowa
- Date Posted
- 18 Oct 2023
- Type
- Seasonal
- Job
Seed Operations Technician in Coon Rapids, IA 50058
Beck’s Superior HybridsThis position is responsible for performing various tasks involved with operating a seed production facility including field production, harvest, seed processing, warehousing and other related...
- Location
- Coon Rapids, IA 50058
- Date Posted
- 18 Oct 2023
- Type
- Part Time
- Job
Farm Equipment Operator in Emerson, IA
Bar H Land & CattleBar H Land & Cattle, LLC located in Emerson, IA is a dynamic farming operation with over 2,000 acres of crops including row crops, alfalfa,...
- Location
- Emerson, IA
- Date Posted
- 18 Oct 2023
- Type
- Part Time
- Job
Agronomy Advisor in Marble Rock, IA 50653
ViafieldDescription: Reporting to Regional Agronomy Sales Manager, the Agronomy Advisor is an Exempt position. The Agronomy Advisor is responsible for managing customer relationships. The position...
- Location
- Marble Rock, IA 50653
- Date Posted
- 15 Oct 2023
- Type
- Seasonal
- Job
Sales Agronomist in New Hampton, IA 50659
GPacSalary: $60k – 80k per year Reference: CMSA(10.13) Sales Agronomist Our multi-million dollar Ag client not only focuses on their customers success, but also to...
- Location
- New Hampton, IA 50659
- Date Posted
- 15 Oct 2023
- Type
- Seasonal
- Job
Agronomy Sales in West Union, IA 52175
GPacSalary: $60k – 80k per year Reference: CMAG(10.13) Sales Agronomist Our multi-million dollar Ag client not only focuses on their customers success, but also to...
- Location
- West Union, IA 52175
- Date Posted
- 15 Oct 2023
- Type
- Part Time
- Job
Research Agronomist in Ankeny, IA 50023
Iowa Soybean AssociationOBJECTIVE: The Research Agronomist will work with the RCFI team, farmers, ag retail, sponsors, collaborators, and landowners across Iowa to execute on-farm, agronomic research that...
- Location
- Ankeny, IA 50023
- Date Posted
- 15 Oct 2023
- Type
- Part Time
- Job
Grain Technician in Eddyville, IA 52553
EUROFINS SCIENTIFIC INCReady for a career change? We can help you! No experience no problem, we provide the training, with our great mentorship program you will be...
- Location
- Eddyville, IA 52553
- Date Posted
- 15 Oct 2023
- Type
- Seasonal
- Job
Agronomy Manager in New Hampton, IA 50659
GPacSalary: $60k – 90k per year Reference: CMAM(10.13)2 Agronomy Manager This company has a long-standing history made of success, dedication, and integrity. While meeting annual...
- Location
- New Hampton, IA 50659
- Date Posted
- 15 Oct 2023
- Type
- Seasonal
- Job
Area Agronomy Operations Manager in Stanwood, IA 52337
River Valley CooperativeOur Area Agronomy Operations Manager will provide leadership in the development and implementation of assigned facilities, employees, planning and programming that will assist member owners...
- Location
- Stanwood, IA 52337
- Date Posted
- 13 Oct 2023
- Type
- Part Time
- Job
GDU Farm Manager in Lenox, IA
Iowa Select FarmsIOWA SELECT FARMS JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE: Gilt Development Manager REPORTS TO: GDU Supervisor COMPANY VALUES: We believe in doing the right thing every day, operating...
- Location
- Lenox, IA
- Date Posted
- 13 Oct 2023
- Type
- Seasonal
- Job
Sales Agronomist in Dunkerton, IA
Land O’LakesAs part of an ever-growing ag community, we are uniquely positioned to address the challenges and seize the opportunities of a growing global population. We...
- Location
- Dunkerton, IA
- Date Posted
- 13 Oct 2023
- Type
- Part Time
- Job
Agronomy Sales in Logan, IA 51546
Agriland FSAGRILAND FS is looking for a proven self-starter with the ability to form fast and strong business relationships and has a passion for Agronomy. As...
- Location
- Logan, IA 51546
- Date Posted
- 11 Oct 2023
- Type
- Seasonal
- Job
Contract Grain Technician – FULL TRAINING PROVIDED in Sioux City, IA
Sioux City InspectionSioux City Inspection and Weighing Service Agency is a federally licensed grain inspection agency that has been in business for over 30 years with offices...
- Location
- Sioux City, IA
- Date Posted
- 11 Oct 2023
- Type
- Part Time
- Job
Farm Service Agency – Program Technician in Maquoketa, IA 52060
Farm Service AgencyFARM SERVICE AGENCY – PERMANENT PROGRAM TECHNICIAN- Maquoketa, IOWA The Jackson County Farm Service Agency (FSA) Office located at 601 E Platt Street Maquoketa, Iowa...
- Location
- Maquoketa, IA 52060
- Date Posted
- 11 Oct 2023
- Type
- Seasonal
- Job
Golden Harvest Sales Representative in Iowa City, IA
Syngenta SeedsCompany Description Syngenta Seeds is one of the worlds largest developers and producers of seed for farmers, commercial growers, retailers and small seed companies. High-quality...
- Location
- Iowa City, IA
- Date Posted
- 11 Oct 2023
- Type
- Part Time
- Job
Regional Livestock Educator – Iowa, Grant, Green, & Lafayette Counties in Hybrid remote in Dodgeville, WI 53533
Lafayette County, WIUW-Madison Division of Extension is looking for a Regional Livestock Educator to cover Iowa, Grant, Green, and Lafayette Counties, geography may expand in the future....
- Location
- Hybrid remote in Dodgeville, WI 53533
- Date Posted
- 11 Oct 2023
- Type
- Seasonal
- Job
Diesel Mechanic John Deere Agricultural Equipment in Audubon, IA
Van-Wall Equipment, Inc.Job Summary Van Wall Equipment is looking for an Ag Technician to perform diagnostics, service repairs and maintenance work on customer and/or dealer-owned agricultural equipment....
- Location
- Audubon, IA
- Date Posted
- 9 Oct 2023
- Type
- Part Time
- Job
Farm Equipment Operator in Rockwell, IA
AgricruitNOW HIRING — Farm Equipment Operator Insurance Benefits Retirement Plan – 401k + Company Match Paid Time Off A farm equipment operator, also known as...
- Location
- Rockwell, IA
- Date Posted
- 5 Oct 2023
- Type
- Seasonal
- Job
Farm Equipment Operator in Sumner, IA
Agricruit, LLCPosition: Farm Equipment Operator Benefits: Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life insurance 401k Retirement Plan and Company Match Paid Time Off Holiday Pay Cell...
- Location
- Sumner, IA
- Date Posted
- 5 Oct 2023
- Type
- Seasonal
- Job
Precision Farming Specialist (AMS) in Woodbine, IA
Van-Wall Equipment, Inc.Job Summary Provide consulting services, expertise, and training for the sale and support of solutions enabled by the John Deere Integrated Solutions strategy and other...
- Location
- Woodbine, IA
- Date Posted
- 5 Oct 2023
- Type
- Part Time
- Job
Applicator – Agriculture in Osage, IA 50461
Helena Agri-EnterprisesThe Applicator is responsible for correctly applying herbicides and pesticides to labeled crops from recommendations made by your leader. This position also operates all applicator...
- Location
- Osage, IA 50461
- Date Posted
- 5 Oct 2023
- Type
- Part Time
- Job
Senior Capital Engineer – Corn milling operations experience in Eddyville, IA
Resiliency LLCJob Purpose and Impact The Sr. Capital Project Engineer will plan, support, and where applicable, execute engineering deliverables for one or more of our broad...
- Location
- Eddyville, IA
- Date Posted
- 1 Oct 2023
- Type
- Seasonal
- Job
Farm Hand/Equipment Operator in Kelley, IA
AgricruitNOW HIRING — Farm Equipment Operator Insurance Benefits Retirement Plan – 401k + Company Match Paid Time Off An agronomy operator, also known as a...
- Location
- Kelley, IA
- Date Posted
- 29 Sep 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes these positions unique?
These specialized roles require specific skills or experience that distinguish them from general agricultural work, often offering higher wages and more focused responsibilities.
Do I need experience to work in agriculture?
While experience is helpful, many agricultural employers provide comprehensive training for motivated individuals. Entry-level positions offer excellent opportunities to learn farming and ranching skills while earning competitive wages.
Are there opportunities for livestock work in Iowa?
Yes, Iowa has significant hogs, cattle, and poultry operations that provide steady employment opportunities for workers interested in animal husbandry and livestock management.
What crops are grown in Iowa?
Iowa agricultural operations focus primarily on corn, soybeans, hay, oats, and wheat, creating diverse opportunities for workers with different interests and skill sets.
What benefits do agricultural employers typically offer?
Common benefits include competitive hourly wages, overtime pay, housing assistance, health insurance, equipment training, and opportunities for advancement. Many employers also provide tools, safety equipment, and transportation.
What safety training is provided for agricultural workers?
Agricultural employers prioritize worker safety through comprehensive training programs covering equipment operation, chemical handling, livestock safety procedures, and emergency response protocols. Most positions include ongoing safety education and certification opportunities.
What are typical working hours in agriculture?
Agricultural work often follows seasonal patterns with longer hours during planting and harvest seasons. Many positions offer flexible scheduling, and seasonal work can provide opportunities for higher earnings during peak periods.