Louisiana Farm Jobs

Search Louisiana Farm Jobs opportunities. Connect with specialized agricultural roles in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Lafayette, Lake Charles and rural communities. Louisiana's diverse agricultural landscape includes sugarcane, rice, soybeans, and aquaculture, creating niche opportunities for skilled professionals.

Specialized agricultural positions in Louisiana span from traditional farming to modern agribusiness. The state's sugarcane, soybeans, rice, cotton production and cattle, poultry, aquaculture (crawfish) operations require workers with specific skills and experience, offering rewarding career paths for dedicated professionals.

Quick Facts about Louisiana Agriculture Jobs

Average Salary Range: $31,000-$45,000
Major Cities: New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Lafayette, Lake Charles
Primary Crops: sugarcane, soybeans, rice, cotton
Livestock Focus: cattle, poultry, aquaculture (crawfish)

Type
Seasonal
Job
AGRICULTURE TEACHER – Thibodaux Area in Thibodaux, LA 70301
Lafourche Parish School District
Agriculture Teacher 240 days Individual must hold a valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate with elementary and/or secondary certification, meeting the the requirements listed in the Louisiana...
Location
Thibodaux, LA 70301
Date Posted
22 Oct 2023
Type
Seasonal
Job
Assistant/Associate Professor (Field Corn/Cotton/Grain Sorghum Specialist) in Remote in Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Louisiana State University
All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m. CST (1:01a.m. EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated). If you close the browser or exit your...
Location
Remote in Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Date Posted
13 Oct 2023
Type
Seasonal
Job
AGRICULTURE SPECIALIST 1-3 in Haughton, LA
State of Louisiana
Supplemental Information Job Number# AHFS-50602155-10.4.23-CH The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry is an Equal Opportunity Employer and State as a Model Employer (SAME) to...
Location
Haughton, LA
Date Posted
5 Oct 2023
Type
Part Time
Job
Agriculture Specialist 1, 2, or 3 in Haughton, LA
Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry
Job Number# AHFS-50602155-10.4.23-CH The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry is an Equal Opportunity Employer and State as a Model Employer (SAME) to promote diversity...
Location
Haughton, LA
Date Posted
5 Oct 2023
Type
Part Time
Job
Research Associate Specialist (Plant Pathology) in Remote in Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Louisiana State University
All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m. CST (1:01a.m. EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated). If you close the browser or exit your...
Location
Remote in Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Date Posted
5 Oct 2023
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
Type
Part Time
Job
Agricultural Environmental Specialist 1 in New Orleans, LA 70114 (Behrman area)
State of Louisiana
Supplemental Information Job number: AES-51584.9.15.23-BE The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry is an Equal Opportunity Employer and State as a Model Employer (SAME) to...
Location
New Orleans, LA 70114 (Behrman area)
Date Posted
13 Sep 2023
Type
Seasonal
Job
USDA-ARS Postdoctoral Fellowship on Corn Seed Metabolites/Proteins for Enhancing Resistance to Mycotoxin Contamination in New Orleans, LA
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Organization U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Reference Code USDA-ARS-SE-2023-0396 How to Apply Connect with ORISE…on the GO! Download the new ORISE GO mobile app in...
Location
New Orleans, LA
Date Posted
13 Sep 2023
Type
Part Time
Job
Assistant/Associate Professor (Sustainable Crop Production) in Remote in Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Louisiana State University
All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m. CST (1:01a.m. EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated). If you close the browser or exit your...
Location
Remote in Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Date Posted
13 Sep 2023
Type
Seasonal
Job
Logistics Coordinator- Crop Protection in Luling, LA
Bayer
At Bayer were visionaries, driven to solve the worlds toughest challenges and striving for a world where ‘Health for all Hunger for none is no...
Location
Luling, LA
Date Posted
8 Sep 2023
Type
Seasonal
Job
Farm Hand in Abbeville, LA 70510
Traiton Construction
Farm Hand Clean stalls morning and evening. This is part time. Horse’s are feed and put out to pasture every morning. Horses brought back to...
Location
Abbeville, LA 70510
Date Posted
5 Sep 2023
Type
Seasonal
Job
Stable Manager in Opelousas, LA 70570
Mills Farm Equestrian
Instagram Photos Please Sign In to view Instagram Photos. Stable Manager for a private family farm focused on hosting clinics/educational events and supporting a competitive...
Location
Opelousas, LA 70570
Date Posted
2 Sep 2023
Type
Part Time
Job
Farm Manager in Washington, LA
MPW Properties
Farm Manager Position Summary: Seeking an experienced Full Time Farm Manager to manage the overall operation of a privately owned, 1,000 plus acre, hunting and...
Location
Washington, LA
Date Posted
30 Aug 2023
Type
Seasonal
Job
Research Farm Specialist 1 in Remote in Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Louisiana State University
All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m. CST (1:01a.m. EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated). If you close the browser or exit your...
Location
Remote in Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Date Posted
30 Aug 2023
Type
Part Time
Job
RESEARCH FARM SPECIALIST 1 in Hammond, LA
LSU Agricultural Center
Supplemental Information Research Farm Specialist 1 Pay Scale: WS208 Position Number: R00086116 Location: Hammond Research Station, Hammond, LA Minimum Requirements: Two years of experience in...
Location
Hammond, LA
Date Posted
30 Aug 2023
Type
Part Time
Job
General Labor – Harvest Season in Port Allen, LA
Master Vac Industrial Services
Job Title- General Laborer – Seasonal work for Harvest Season HIRING ASAP Job summary Primary Functions Be on-time for all scheduled jobs. Work diligently...
Location
Port Allen, LA
Date Posted
26 Aug 2023
Type
Part Time
Job
RESEARCH FARM SPECIALIST 2 in Alexandria, LA
LSU Agricultural Center
Supplemental Information Research Farm Specialist 2 Pay Scale: WS210 Position Number: R00085667 Location: Dean Lee Research Station, Alexandria, LA Minimum Requirements: Two years of experience...
Location
Alexandria, LA
Date Posted
24 Aug 2023
Type
Part Time
Job
OWL CENTER FARM WORKER in Dubach, LA 71235
LA United Methodist Children Family Svcs
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES To maintain high standards of personal and interpersonal functioning in job performance. To supervise the use of the OWL Center by...
Location
Dubach, LA 71235
Date Posted
24 Aug 2023
Type
Part Time
Job
Research Farm Specialist 2 in Baton Rouge, LA 70808 (LSU area)
Louisiana State University
All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m. CST (1:01a.m. EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated). If you close the browser or exit your...
Location
Baton Rouge, LA 70808 (LSU area)
Date Posted
24 Aug 2023
Type
Part Time
Job
Agricultural Environmental Specialist Supervisor in Baton Rouge, LA 70806 (East Fairfields area)
State of Louisiana
Supplemental Information Job number: AES-51440-8.23.23-BE The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry is an Equal Opportunity Employer and State as a Model Employer (SAME) to...
Location
Baton Rouge, LA 70806 (East Fairfields area)
Date Posted
24 Aug 2023
Type
Part Time
Job
Program Technician in New Iberia, LA
US Farm Service Agency
Duties Assists the Farm Loan Chief, Farm Loan Branch specialists, Farm Loan Team managers, and District Directors on farm loan program procedural matters. Provides training...
Location
New Iberia, LA
Date Posted
23 Aug 2023
Type
Seasonal
Job
Barn Manager in Baker, LA
Fraziers Homestead
Overview The Barn Manager is responsible for the overall management of all barn related business activities to include boarding services, trail rides, and special events....
Location
Baker, LA 70714
Date Posted
9 Aug 2023
Type
Seasonal
Job
Farm Hand / Laborer in Folsom, LA
Oak Lane Farm and Sanctuary
Job Description Oak Lane Farm and Sanctuary is looking for a Farm Hand to join our team. Responsibilities for this position include (but are not...
Location
Folsom, LA 70437
Date Posted
23 Jul 2023
Type
Seasonal
Job
Farm Hand in New Iberia, LA
Freyou Farms, Inc.
Job Description Freyou Farms, Inc. is a small business in New Iberia, LA. We are professional, agile and our goal is to Plant, cultivate and...
Location
New Iberia, LA
Date Posted
25 Jun 2023
Type
Seasonal
Job
Farm Manager in Delhi, LA
Sunny Skies Produce
Job Description Black Gold Farms in Delhi, LA has an opportunity available for an experienced Farm Manager. This position is responsible for leading the locations...
Location
Delhi, LA
Date Posted
14 Jun 2023
Type
Part Time
Job
Ranch Hand in Paradis, LA
BLAKE INTERNATIONAL RIGS LLC
Job Description The Island Hunting Company is actively seeking a Ranch Hand. The primary responsibility will be centered on the care and welfare of all...
Location
Paradis, LA 70080
Date Posted
20 May 2023
Type
Seasonal
Job
Ranch Hand / Laborer in Covington, LA
Insta-Gator Ranch
Job Description Looking for a Ranch hand willing to do outdoor manual labor. Full or part time can apply. Experience Riding Lawn Mower Weed Eater...
Location
Covington, LA 70435
Date Posted
3 May 2023
Type
Part Time
Job
Agriculture Teacher in Thibodaux, LA
Lafourche Parish School District
Agriculture Teacher Sixth Ward Middle School 240 days Individual must hold a valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate with elementary and/or secondary certification, meeting the the requirements...
Location
Thibodaux, LA 70302
Date Posted
1 Apr 2023
Type
Seasonal
Job
Farm Manager in Waterproof, LA
Dixie Plantation
Job Description Our company is seeking a Farm Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of our family farm. The successful candidate is preferred to have...
Location
Waterproof, LA
Date Posted
20 Mar 2023
Type
Part Time
Job
Agriculture Specialist 1, 2, or 3 in Monroe, LA
State of Louisiana
Job Description To examine, inspect and investigate products, facilities, services, commodities, and/or livestock to ensure compliance with and enforcement of laws and regulations concerning Meat...
Location
Monroe, LA
Date Posted
5 Mar 2023
Type
Seasonal
Job
RESEARCH FARM SPECIALIST 2 in Bossier City, LA
LSU Agricultural Center
Job Description Discusses research projects with professional researches to devise methods and provide technical farming expertise. Lays out research plots, labels treatments for animals or...
Location
Bossier City, LA
Date Posted
3 Mar 2023
Type
Seasonal
Job
Assistant Livestock Manager in Ruston, LA
Louisiana Tech University
Job Description The School of Agricultural Sciences & Forestry at Louisiana Tech University seeks a full-time Assistant Livestock Manager. The successful candidate will support the...
Location
Ruston, LA 71270
Date Posted
28 Feb 2023
Type
Seasonal
Job
Crop Advisor in Jonesville, LA
Simplot
Job Description This Simplot Grower Solutions role provides customer service to growers through the sale of crop nutrition, crop protection, seed, specialty, technology and other...
Location
Jonesville, LA 71343
Date Posted
28 Feb 2023
Type
Part Time
Job
Precision Ag Consultant in Crowley, LA
Sunshine Quality Solutions, Llc
Job Description Sunshine Quality Solutions is looking for a Precision Ag Consultant. The precision ag consultant provides services, expertise, and training for the sale and...
Location
Crowley, LA 70526
Date Posted
7 Feb 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of Louisiana Farm Jobs are available in Louisiana?

Common positions include farm workers, ranch hands, equipment operators, crop managers, livestock specialists, and agricultural technicians across New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Lafayette, Lake Charles and rural areas.

What salary can I expect for Louisiana Farm Jobs in Louisiana?

Salaries typically range from $31,000-$45,000 depending on experience, with seasonal bonuses often available during peak periods.

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.

How can I qualify for specialized agricultural positions?

Specialized positions may require relevant experience, certifications, or training. Many employers provide on-the-job training for motivated candidates who demonstrate strong work ethic and learning ability.

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.

What crops are grown in Louisiana?

Louisiana agricultural operations focus primarily on sugarcane, soybeans, rice, cotton, creating diverse opportunities for workers with different interests and skill sets.

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