Michigan Farm Jobs
Quick Facts about Michigan Agriculture Jobs
- Average Salary Range: $35,000-$50,000
- Major Cities: Detroit, Grand Rapids, Warren, Sterling Heights, Ann Arbor
- Primary Crops: corn, soybeans, apples, cherries, blueberries
- Livestock Focus: dairy cows, poultry, cattle
- Type
- Part Time
- Job
Agronomy Consultant/Sales in Emmett, MI 48022
Star of the West Milling CoDuties Duties include but are not limited to the following: Sales and Business Development · Identify potential customers and cultivate new business opportunities within the...
- Location
- Emmett, MI 48022
- Date Posted
- 25 Aug 2023
- Type
- Seasonal
- Job
Farm Laborer in Quincy, MI
gilbert farms llcLooking for farm hands location Quincy Michigan. Must have knowledge running newer and older farm equipment and good work ethic. CDL is a plus but...
- Location
- Quincy, MI
- Date Posted
- 25 Aug 2023
- Type
- Part Time
- Job
Research Mechanical/Electrical/Agricultural Engineer in East Lansing, MI
US Agricultural Research ServiceDuties Develop innovative phenotyping and automation techniques that can be applied to assist in discovery and selection of new, promising germplasm of sugar beet for...
- Location
- East Lansing, MI
- Date Posted
- 25 Aug 2023
- Type
- Part Time
- Job
Lead Grower in Zeeland, MI 49464
Walters GardensPRIMARY PURPOSE AND FUNCTION Walters Gardens is a company rich in heritage, diverse in culture, and founded on the core values of faith, honesty, and...
- Location
- Zeeland, MI 49464
- Date Posted
- 24 Aug 2023
- Type
- Seasonal
- Job
Agricultural Sales Agronomist (SE Michigan / NW Ohio) in Michigan
Wilbur-Ellis CompanyAre you someone who loves interacting with customers and closing deals? Do you thrive in an environment that puts people first and invests heavily in...
- Location
- Michigan
- Date Posted
- 24 Aug 2023
- Type
- Seasonal
- Job
Precision Farming Specialist in Ithaca, MI
Ellens EquipmentWelcome to Ellens Equipment! We are a family owned, agricultural, construction and landscaping equipment dealer. We’re hiring a Precision Farming Specialist to join our team...
- Location
- Ithaca, MI 48847
- Date Posted
- 10 Aug 2023
- Type
- Seasonal
- Job
Farm Equipment Operator in Washington, MI
Westview OrchardsJob Description Operate tractors, large and small, with implements to plow, plant, cultivate, harvest, and pull wagons/trailers. Operate other equipment, such as forklifts, skid loader,...
- Location
- Washington, MI 48095
- Date Posted
- 24 Jul 2023
- Type
- Seasonal
- Job
Farm Worker in Bangor, MI
Poll Farms Inc.Job Description Are you a motivated and self starting individual looking for a career in swine production? Poll Farms is seeking responsible applicants for full...
- Location
- Bangor, MI 49013
- Date Posted
- 8 Jul 2023
- Type
- Part Time
- Job
Farm Equipment Operator in Shepherd, MI
North Valley Farms Inc.Job Description This position is for a general farm worker/operator at North Valley Farms. North Valley Farms is a family-owned dairy farm located in Central...
- Location
- Shepherd, MI 48883
- Date Posted
- 26 Jun 2023
- Type
- Seasonal
- Job
Organic Farm Worker in Cedar, MI
Second Spring FarmJob Description Second Spring Farm is a certified organic farm growing approximately 40 acres of fruits and vegetables for sale at farmers markets, grocery stores,...
- Location
- Cedar, MI 49621
- Date Posted
- 15 Jun 2023
- Type
- Seasonal
- Job
Precision Farming Specialist in McBain, MI
Ellens EquipmentJob Description We are a family owned, agricultural, construction and landscaping equipment dealer. We’re hiring a Precision Farming Specialist to join our team in Ithaca,...
- Location
- McBain, MI
- Date Posted
- 22 May 2023
- Type
- Part Time
- Job
General Farm Laborer in Sand Creek, MI
Keller FarmsJob Description All around laborer on hay and straw farm. Operating experience on tractors and loaders preferred. Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $16.00 per hour...
- Location
- Sand Creek, MI 49279
- Date Posted
- 11 May 2023
- Type
- Part Time
- Job
Farm Hand / Laborer in Alma, MI
Cary Pioneer Farms, Inc.Job Description Feeding and herding livestock, cleaning and general maintenance in and around barns & mangers. General farm labor. Salary: $15 – $18 an hour,...
- Location
- Alma, MI 48801
- Date Posted
- 3 May 2023
- Type
- Seasonal
- Job
Farm Hand in Dexter, MI
Garden FortJob Description 30 HRS/WEEK M-TH STARTING AT $15-19HR A great job for a conscientious, detail oriented, physically active individual looking to gain experience with the...
- Location
- Dexter, MI
- Date Posted
- 26 Apr 2023
- Type
- Seasonal
- Job
Farm Truck Driver in Shelby, MI
N.J. Fox & Sons, Inc.Job Description N.J. Fox & Sons, Inc. is a well-established fruit and vegetable farm in search of 1-2 Farm Truck Drivers. Permanent, year-round work. Local...
- Location
- Shelby, MI 49455
- Date Posted
- 24 Apr 2023
- Type
- Part Time
- Job
Milker / Farm Hand in Deford, MI
Zimba DairyJob Description Looking for a kind compassionate person to milk cows. Must be able to work in a fast paced team environment. must be able...
- Location
- Deford, MI 48729
- Date Posted
- 6 Apr 2023
- Type
- Seasonal
- Job
Assistant Barn Manager in Traverse City, MI
Hidden Hill Acres LlcJob Description 30 horse farm in Traverse City, MI seeks live in Barn Manager. 40 hours a week. Room for 1 horse. Pay dependent on...
- Location
- Traverse City, MI 49684
- Date Posted
- 31 Mar 2023
- Type
- Part Time
- Job
Barn Hand in Oakland, MI
Bit by Bit Equestrian CenterJob Description Weekend, Saturday and Sunday, barn help. This is a physically demanding job and you will work in all kinds of weather conditions. Job...
- Location
- Oakland, MI 48363
- Date Posted
- 9 Mar 2023
- Type
- Part Time
- Job
Mechanic / Equipment Operator in Baroda, MI
Arrowhead VineyardsJob Description The Mechanic / Equipment Operator is responsible for the use, maintenance, and basic repair of all farm-related equipment and Semi`s owned and operated...
- Location
- Baroda, MI
- Date Posted
- 5 Mar 2023
- Type
- Part Time
- Job
Seasonal Farm Assistant in Fenton, MI
Forgotten HarvestJob Description The seasonal farm assistant will work under the supervision of the farm manager to accomplish day-to-day farm operations including materials handling, field maintenance,...
- Location
- Fenton, MI 48430
- Date Posted
- 3 Mar 2023
- Type
- Part Time
- Job
Farm Mechanic / Equipment Operator in Cedar, MI
LaCross FarmsJob Description Job objective To support all farming and trucking operations through preventative maintenance, good repairs, and other farm job functions. Roles and Responsibilities ·...
- Location
- Cedar, MI
- Date Posted
- 1 Mar 2023
- Type
- Seasonal
- Job
Agricultural Worker in Mason, MI
Nammack Farms LLCJob Description Looking to fill full time position working on a 3,000 acre crop farm (soybeans & corn). Prior farm experience not required. Applicant must...
- Location
- Mason, MI 48854
- Date Posted
- 21 Feb 2023
- Type
- Part Time
- Job
Crop Applicator in Edmore, MI
Wilbur-Ellis CompanyJob Description Are you one of those exceptional individuals who have the knowledge and credentials to protect crops from pests? As in you’re familiar with...
- Location
- Edmore, MI 48829
- Date Posted
- 18 Feb 2023
- Type
- Seasonal
- Job
Farm Hand / Equipment Operator in Bronson, MI
Lynn Mayer’s Great Lakes GladsJob Description Looking for a farm machine operator to apply chemicals and operate heavy equipment. (tractors, back-hoes and misc. farm implements) Flexible hours. Job Type:...
- Location
- Bronson, MI 49028
- Date Posted
- 11 Feb 2023
- Type
- Seasonal
- Job
Farm Equipment Operator – Mechanic in Hastings, MI
Sand Creek DairyJob Description Come join our team at Sand Creek Dairy! We are a progressive, Centennial dairy farm in southwest Michigan and currently are milking 1,200...
- Location
- Hastings, MI
- Date Posted
- 9 Feb 2023
- Type
- Part Time
- Job
Operational Agronomist in Battle Creek, MI
GPacJob Description A large ag operation in Northern Indiana is looking to hire an Operational Agronomist. This position offers a robust compensation package including a base...
- Location
- Battle Creek, MI 49017
- Date Posted
- 4 Feb 2023
- Type
- Part Time
- Job
Livestock Hauler – Cattle Truck Driver in Marion, MI
Dieterman TransportJob Description Welcome to Dieterman Transport! We’re a family-owned cattle hauling business and custom farm service (Dieterman Farm Services) located in north central Michigan. Our...
- Location
- Marion, MI
- Date Posted
- 31 Jan 2023
- Type
- Seasonal
- Job
Operations Agronomist in Saint Johns, MI
AgroLiquidJob Description About this Role: We’re looking for an Operations Agronomist to join our team at the North Central Research Station. This position would be...
- Location
- Saint Johns, MI 48879
- Date Posted
- 27 Jan 2023
- Type
- Seasonal
- Job
Barn Worker in Holly, MI
Arcadia StablesJob Description Looking for motivated and dependable worker who can work independently at a large equine boarding and lesson facility. Hours would be 8am to...
- Location
- Holly, MI 48442
- Date Posted
- 15 Jan 2023
- Type
- Seasonal
- Job
Farm Equipment Operator – Farm Hand in Saginaw, MI
AMK FarmsJob Description Welcome to AMK Farms! We are a family owned and operated farm located just east of Saginaw, MI. On 2,800 acres we grow...
- Location
- Saginaw, MI 48601
- Date Posted
- 14 Jan 2023
- Type
- Part Time
- Job
Farm Hand in Northport, MI
Idyll FarmsJob Description Position: Farm Hand Idyll Farms is looking to expand their farming team! Do you love animals and working outdoors? This may be the...
- Location
- Northport, MI 49670
- Date Posted
- 7 Nov 2022
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I advance my career in agriculture?
Career advancement in agriculture comes through gaining experience, learning new skills, and taking on additional responsibilities. Many workers progress from general laborers to equipment operators, then to supervisory roles, and eventually to farm management positions.
Are there opportunities for livestock work in Michigan?
Yes, Michigan has significant dairy cows, poultry, cattle operations that provide steady employment opportunities for workers interested in animal husbandry and livestock management.
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 crops are grown in Michigan?
Michigan agricultural operations focus primarily on corn, soybeans, apples, cherries, blueberries, creating diverse opportunities for workers with different interests and skill sets.
Is agriculture work physically demanding?
Agricultural work can be physically demanding, involving outdoor work in various weather conditions, lifting, and repetitive tasks. However, modern equipment and mechanization have reduced physical demands while creating opportunities for equipment operators and technical specialists.
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.
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.