Iowa Farm Jobs

Search Iowa Farm Jobs opportunities. Connect with specialized agricultural roles in Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Sioux City, Iowa City and rural communities. Iowa's diverse agricultural landscape includes corn and soybean farming, hog production, and cattle raising, creating niche opportunities for skilled professionals.
Specialized agricultural positions in Iowa span from traditional farming to modern agribusiness. The state's corn, soybeans, hay, oats, and wheat production and hogs, cattle, and poultry operations require workers with specific skills and experience, offering rewarding career paths for dedicated professionals.

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
  1. Type
    Part Time
    Job

    Senior Capital Engineer – Corn milling operations experience in Eddyville, IA

    Resiliency LLC

    Job 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
  2. Type
    Seasonal
    Job

    Farm Hand/Equipment Operator in Kelley, IA

    Agricruit

    NOW 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
  3. Type
    Seasonal
    Job

    Specialist, Underwriting MIddle Market-Commercial Lines (Large Farm) in Remote in Des Moines, IA

    Nationwide

    If you’re passionate about helping people protect what matters most to them, as well as innovating and simplifying processes and operations to provide the best...

    Location
    Remote in Des Moines, IA
    Date Posted
    29 Sep 2023
  4. Type
    Seasonal
    Job

    Regional Livestock Educator – Iowa, Grant, Green, & Lafayette Counties in Lancaster, WI

    Lafayette County, WI

    UW-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
    Lancaster, WI
    Date Posted
    29 Sep 2023
  5. Type
    Part Time
    Job

    Extension – Regional Livestock Educator (Iowa, Grant, Green, Lafayette Counties) in Darlington, WI 53530

    Lafayette County

    POSITION VACANCY LISTING PVL#University of Wisconsin-Madison Business Title: Regional Livestock Educator – Grant, Green, Iowa, & Lafayette Counties Official title: Outreach Specialist(OE009) Qualifications: Required: Three...

    Location
    Darlington, WI 53530
    Date Posted
    29 Sep 2023
  6. Type
    Seasonal
    Job

    Agronomy Employees in Sioux Center, IA 51250

    Farmers Cooperative Society

    Overall Job Function: The agronomy employee assists the agronomy department in performing daily operations in coordination of application of products with mobile equipment while helping...

    Location
    Sioux Center, IA 51250
    Date Posted
    26 Sep 2023
  7. Type
    Seasonal
    Job

    Grain Sampler in Dubuque, IA 52001  (Eagle Point area)

    Eastern Iowa Grain Inspection
    Location
    Dubuque, IA 52001  (Eagle Point area)
    Date Posted
    26 Sep 2023
  8. Type
    Part Time
    Job

    Precision Agronomist in Webster City, IA 50595

    Van Diest Supply Company

    Van Diest Supply Company is a family owned and operated business that distributes and manufactures crop protection products that are used around the world. We...

    Location
    Webster City, IA 50595
    Date Posted
    26 Sep 2023
  9. Type
    Part Time
    Job

    Associate Sales Agronomist in Holland, IA 50642

    HEARTLAND CO-OP

    Learning and development role to be able to execute key competencies that are required to be a successful sales agronomist, while also helping in other...

    Location
    Holland, IA 50642
    Date Posted
    26 Sep 2023
  10. Type
    Seasonal
    Job

    Sow Farm Manager in Decorah, IA 52101

    Waukon Feed Ranch

    At Waukon Feed Ranch, agriculture and family are the roots of our business. Our mission is to grow and develop our customers, employees, and community...

    Location
    Decorah, IA 52101
    Date Posted
    26 Sep 2023
  11. Type
    Seasonal
    Job

    Sanitation Technician/Greenhouse in Johnston, IA 50131

    Emonics

    Greenhouse Sanitation Technician Johnston IA USA 50131 6 months: Work shift 7:30AM – 4:00PM, M-F Description:We are looking for a responsible and highly motivated Research...

    Location
    Johnston, IA 50131
    Date Posted
    26 Sep 2023
  12. Type
    Seasonal
    Job

    Greenhouse Sanitation Technician in Johnston, IA 50131

    FSI

    Greenhouse Sanitation Technician Johnston IA USA 50131 6+ months Hours: Work shift 7:30AM – 4:00PM, M-F Description:We are looking for a responsible and highly motivated...

    Location
    Johnston, IA 50131
    Date Posted
    26 Sep 2023
  13. Type
    Part Time
    Job

    Food Business Specialist – Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Specialist II in Ames, IA

    Iowa State University

    Position Title: Food Business Specialist – Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Specialist II Job Group: Professional & Scientific Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and 2...

    Location
    Ames, IA
    Date Posted
    26 Sep 2023
  14. Type
    Seasonal
    Job

    Assistant Herd Manager in Garnavillo, IA 52049

    Pattison Dairy

    Working daily with our manager on what needs to be done with the herd Vaccinations and breeding that goes with the herdAlso maintenance and daily...

    Location
    Garnavillo, IA 52049
    Date Posted
    24 Sep 2023
  15. Type
    Seasonal
    Job

    Soil Sampler in Spencer, IA

    SoilView, LLC

    SoilView is hiring! We’re looking for seasonal soil samplers throughout the entire Midwest to join our team for the Fall sampling season. Samplers will receive...

    Location
    Spencer, IA
    Date Posted
    24 Sep 2023
  16. Type
    Seasonal
    Job

    IA Farm Bill Wildlife Biologist I or II – two positions in Wapello, IA 52653

    Pheasants Forever

    PHEASANTS FOREVER AND QUAIL FOREVER The Habitat Organization JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT Farm Bill Wildlife Biologist I or II Two positions Locations: #1) Carroll, Iowa #2)...

    Location
    Wapello, IA 52653
    Date Posted
    20 Sep 2023
  17. Type
    Part Time
    Job

    Assistant Attorney General- Farm and Freedom Division in Des Moines, IA 50319

    State of Iowa Talent Gateway

    Job Description Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird seeks a lawyer to serve as an Assistant Attorney General in the Farm & Freedom Division. The Farm...

    Location
    Des Moines, IA 50319
    Date Posted
    15 Sep 2023
  18. Type
    Seasonal
    Job

    Seed Technician in Boone, IA 50036

    Bayer

    At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where ‘Health for all Hunger for none’ is no...

    Location
    Boone, IA 50036
    Date Posted
    13 Sep 2023
  19. Type
    Part Time
    Job

    Crop Specialist in Grinnell, IA

    New Century FS

    PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT Sells and markets the following products and services to new and existing customers: crops inputs, such as fertilizer, crop protection pesticides,...

    Location
    Grinnell, IA
    Date Posted
    13 Sep 2023
  20. Type
    Part Time
    Job

    Professional Farm Manager in Mount Vernon, IA 52314

    Hertz Farm Management

    We are looking for the next valuable addition to our team. You will enjoy this role if you are an energetic and motivated individual who...

    Location
    Mount Vernon, IA 52314
    Date Posted
    13 Sep 2023
  21. Type
    Part Time
    Job

    Grain Location Manager in Boyden, IA 51234

    Farmers Cooperative Society

    Overall Job Function: The Grain Location Manager facilitates and oversees daily grain operations at their assigned location. Essential Job Functions: Coordinates and engages in unloading,...

    Location
    Boyden, IA 51234
    Date Posted
    11 Sep 2023
  22. Type
    Seasonal
    Job

    Assistant Grain Superintendent in Boyden, IA 51234

    Farmers Cooperative Society
    Location
    Boyden, IA 51234
    Date Posted
    11 Sep 2023
  23. Type
    Part Time
    Job

    Agronomy Sales Leader in Fayette, IA

    Vital Agriculture

    Experience Preferred in the areas of: Chemical Fertilizer Seed Precision Overview/Responsibilities Provide guidance and leadership to other team members. Develop and maintain grower relationships. Cultivate...

    Location
    Fayette, IA
    Date Posted
    11 Sep 2023
  24. Type
    Part Time
    Job

    Agronomy Sales Representative in Sumner, IA

    Vital Agriculture

    Self-starting, motivated team members wanted to join our growing agriculture organization to be an Agronomy Sales Representative to service and grow our customer base. Serve...

    Location
    Sumner, IA
    Date Posted
    11 Sep 2023
  25. Type
    Part Time
    Job

    Livestock Remote Sales Representative within Territory of Iowa in Remote in Orange City, IA

    Van Beek Natural Science

    We are looking for professionals that know how to build their sales network with distribution. The ideal candidate is one who can carry forward the...

    Location
    Remote in Orange City, IA
    Date Posted
    8 Sep 2023
  26. Type
    Part Time
    Job

    Seed Coordinator in Stanwood, IA 52337

    River Valley Cooperative

    River Valley Cooperative is looking for a Seed Coordinator to join our team in Stanwood, IA. Our seed coordinators are responsible for seed treating and...

    Location
    Stanwood, IA 52337
    Date Posted
    7 Sep 2023
  27. Type
    Seasonal
    Job

    Swine – Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Specialist I/II – Pork Industry Center (Ames) in Ames, IA

    Iowa State University

    Position Title: Swine – Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Specialist I/II – Pork Industry Center (Ames) Job Group: Professional & Scientific Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s...

    Location
    Ames, IA
    Date Posted
    7 Sep 2023
  28. Type
    Part Time
    Job

    Farm Operations Supervisor in Garner, IA 50438

    Weiland Farms

    Farm Operations Supervisor This position is ideal for a versatile individual who enjoys engaging in a wide variety of tasks and embracing the seasonality of...

    Location
    Garner, IA 50438
    Date Posted
    7 Sep 2023
  29. Type
    Seasonal
    Job

    Business Operations Manager – Farm Nutrients in Sioux Rapids, IA

    REI Enterprises, LLC

    Job Summary: The Farm Nutrients Business Operations Manager position is responsible for providing agronomy operational services to support sales and customer service. These services include...

    Location
    Sioux Rapids, IA
    Date Posted
    7 Sep 2023
  30. Type
    Part Time
    Job

    Full Time Farm Help in Battle Creek, IA 51006

    BTK Farm’s Inc.

    Family Farm with Grain and Livestock operation seeks Full Time Help. Must be dependable, hardworking and trustworthy. Modern equipment and facilities. Full Time Help. Valid...

    Location
    Battle Creek, IA 51006
    Date Posted
    7 Sep 2023
  31. Type
    Part Time
    Job

    Research Administrator II – Iowa Water Center in Ames, IA

    Iowa State University

    Position Title: Research Administrator II – Iowa Water Center Job Group: Professional & Scientific Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of related experience...

    Location
    Ames, IA
    Date Posted
    7 Sep 2023
  32. Type
    Seasonal
    Job

    Farm Operations in Story City, IA

    Sansgaard Group

    Part time/full time employment opportunity: Sansgaard Group Inc is looking for a hard working, responsible employee for a large farm operation located in Centeral Iowa...

    Location
    Story City, IA
    Date Posted
    5 Sep 2023
  33. Type
    Part Time
    Job

    Crop Specialist in Aplington, IA 50604

    AgVantage FS

    Crop Specialist – AgVantage FS – Aplington, IA AgVantage FS is headquartered in Waverly, Iowa with branches in Northern and Eastern Iowa. AgVantage FS has...

    Location
    Aplington, IA 50604
    Date Posted
    5 Sep 2023
  34. Type
    Part Time
    Job

    Diesel Mechanic John Deere Agricultural Equipment in Hubbard, 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
    Hubbard, IA
    Date Posted
    5 Sep 2023
  35. Type
    Part Time
    Job

    Agronomist in Hawarden, IA 51023

    Cooperative Farmers Elevator

    Description: To actively maintain current and attain new clients while providing reliable agronomic solutions. This position combines knowledge of agronomy, sales, and customer relationship management...

    Location
    Hawarden, IA 51023
    Date Posted
    1 Sep 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

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 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.

Are agriculture jobs only seasonal?

While some positions are seasonal, many agricultural operations offer year-round employment. Livestock operations, greenhouse facilities, and diversified farms provide stable, full-time opportunities throughout the year.

When is the best time to find Iowa Farm Jobs in Iowa?

planting season in spring (April-May) and harvest in fall (September-October). Many positions offer year-round employment with seasonal wage increases.

What types of Iowa Farm Jobs are available in Iowa?

Common positions include farm workers, ranch hands, equipment operators, crop managers, livestock specialists, and agricultural technicians across Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Sioux City, Iowa City and rural areas.

Have more questions? Contact employers directly through their job listings for specific details about positions and requirements.