Virginia Farm Jobs
Quick Facts about Virginia Agriculture Jobs
- Average Salary Range: $33,000-$52,000
- Major Cities: Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Richmond, Newport News
- Primary Crops: corn, soybeans, tobacco, wheat
- Livestock Focus: poultry, cattle, hogs
- Type
- Seasonal
- Job
Horse farm Seeking barn help in Haymarket, VA
Compass Rose FarmBusy boarding barn in Haymarket Virginia is seeking full time barn help to work the hours of 7am to 4pm five days a week, days...
- Location
- Haymarket, VA
- Date Posted
- 1 Sep 2023
- Type
- Part Time
- Job
Supervisor – Nursery Production in Bedford, VA 24523
New Leaf FarmsAbout Us New Leaf Farms is a wholesale production nursery producing container perennials, ornamental grasses, shrubs, and trees for green industry professionals. We are committed...
- Location
- Bedford, VA 24523
- Date Posted
- 1 Sep 2023
- Type
- Part Time
- Job
Equestrian Facility/Barn Staff/Groom in Lynchburg, VA 24501
Univeristy Of Lynchburg EquestrianThe University of Lynchburg is seeking a motivated and hardworking individual to work in the barn. Responsibilities would include daily care and chores(stalls, turnout, feeding,...
- Location
- Lynchburg, VA 24501
- Date Posted
- 1 Sep 2023
- Type
- Seasonal
- Job
Postdoctoral Associate – Microbiome Scientist in Virginia Beach, VA (Bayside area)
Virginia TechJob no: 526905 Work type: Research Faculty Senior management: Agriculture & Life Sciences Department: Hampton Roads AREC Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia Categories: Agriculture / Life...
- Location
- Virginia Beach, VA (Bayside area)
- Date Posted
- 30 Aug 2023
- Type
- Part Time
- Job
Grain Inspector/Grader Apprenticeship #01368 in Chesapeake, VA
Agriculture & Consumer SvcsTitle: Grain Inspector/Grader Apprenticeship #01368 State Role Title: Agricultural Specialist IV Hiring Range: $42,000 – $50,000 annually. Excellent State Benefits. Pay Band: 4 Agency: Agriculture...
- Location
- Chesapeake, VA
- Date Posted
- 30 Aug 2023
- Type
- Part Time
- Job
General Manager of Farm Operations in Chester, VA
PlentyAbout Plenty We are on a mission to grow plenty of fresh food for everyone, everywhere. We are building the world’s largest, most technologically advanced,...
- Location
- Chester, VA
- Date Posted
- 30 Aug 2023
- Type
- Part Time
- Job
Farm Supervisor: Pamunkey Farm #01574 in Hanover, VA 23069
Dept of Corr – Central AdminTitle: Farm Supervisor: Pamunkey Farm #01574 State Role Title: Agricultural Specialist III Hiring Range: $38,202 – $59,595 Pay Band: 3 Agency: Dept of Corr –...
- Location
- Hanover, VA 23069
- Date Posted
- 30 Aug 2023
- Type
- Part Time
- Job
Farm Supervisor Senior: Deerfield Correctional Center #01621 in Southampton, VA
Dept of Corr – Central AdminTitle: Farm Supervisor Senior: Deerfield Correctional Center #01621 State Role Title: Agricultural Manager I Hiring Range: $45,842 – $71,513 Pay Band: 4 Agency: Dept of...
- Location
- Southampton, VA
- Date Posted
- 29 Aug 2023
- Type
- Full Time
- Job
Field Agronomist, Eastern Virginia/NE North Carolina in Remote
CortevaDescription If you’re good at what you do, you can work anywhere. If you’re the best at what you do, come work at Corteva Agriscience!...
- Location
- Remote
- Date Posted
- 29 Aug 2023
- Type
- Seasonal
- Job
Project Manager, Center for Advanced Innovation in Agriculture (CAIA) in Blacksburg, VA
Virginia TechJob no: 526887 Work type: Administrative & Professional Senior management: Agriculture & Life Sciences Department: Ctr for Adv Innovation in Agri Location: Blacksburg, Virginia Categories:...
- Location
- Blacksburg, VA
- Date Posted
- 29 Aug 2023
- Type
- Seasonal
- Job
College of Agriculture Teaching/Research/Extension Faculty in Virginia State University, VA 23803
Virginia State UniversityCollege of Agriculture Department of Agriculture Job Description Seeking qualified applications for the Spring 2023 Fall 2023 (Non-Tenure/Grant-funded Track Teaching/Research/Extension Faculty) Virginia State University (VSU),...
- Location
- Virginia State University, VA 23803
- Date Posted
- 29 Aug 2023
- Type
- Seasonal
- Job
Greenhouse Supervisor in Stevensburg, VA 22741
Gotham GreensTHE ROLE Gotham Greens is seeking a dynamic Greenhouse Supervisor to join our Operations Team. The Greenhouse Supervisor will be responsible for daily greenhouse operations...
- Location
- Stevensburg, VA 22741
- Date Posted
- 29 Aug 2023
- Type
- Seasonal
- Job
Field Agronomist, Eastern Virginia/NE North Carolina in Remote
CortevaDescription If you’re good at what you do, you can work anywhere. If you’re the best at what you do, come work at Corteva Agriscience!...
- Location
- Remote
- Date Posted
- 29 Aug 2023
- Type
- Seasonal
- Job
Animal Caretaker Leader NL-05 in Fort Belvoir, VA
US Army Installation Management CommandDuties Passes on to other workers instructions received from supervisor, assigning immediate tasks to be performed by individual members of the group led. Checks work...
- Location
- Fort Belvoir, VA
- Date Posted
- 25 Aug 2023
- Type
- Part Time
- Job
Greenhouse/Shoppe Coordinator in Roseland, VA 22967
The Nature Foundation at WintergreenHourly: three days per week minimum year round with 4 days possible during Spring -Summer months. Pay rate $16-$18 per hr. with commensurate paid vacation...
- Location
- Roseland, VA 22967
- Date Posted
- 24 Aug 2023
- Type
- Seasonal
- Job
Associate Extension Agent, Agriculture & Natural Resources – Craig/Alleghany Counties in New Castle, VA
Virginia TechJob no: 526811 Work type: Administrative & Professional Senior management: Agriculture & Life Sciences Department: Southwest District Coop. Extension Location: New Castle, Virginia Categories: Agriculture...
- Location
- New Castle, VA
- Date Posted
- 23 Aug 2023
- Type
- Part Time
- Job
Farm Assistant in Fishersville, VA
Allegheny Mountain InstituteAllegheny Mountain Institute (AMI) is seeking a full time farm assistant at the AMI Farm at Augusta Health in Fishersville, VA to assist with day-to-day...
- Location
- Fishersville, VA 22939
- Date Posted
- 4 Aug 2023
- Type
- Part Time
- Job
Custom Applicator in Weyers Cave, VA
Houff CorporationCome Grow With Us! Houff Corporation is an agricultural and industrial services company, serving businesses and farms throughout the Shenandoah Valley and beyond. We are...
- Location
- Weyers Cave, VA 24486
- Date Posted
- 2 Aug 2023
- Type
- Seasonal
- Job
Farm / Ranch Hand in Maggie, VA
Black Diamond Ranch, LLCJob Description Full time position for experienced farm/ranch hand on all natural grassfed cattle ranch in Maggie, VA. Must be self-motivated, hardworking, responsible and reliable....
- Location
- Maggie, VA
- Date Posted
- 15 Jul 2023
- Type
- Part Time
- Job
Property Caretaker in Charlottesville, VA
Fielding FarmJob Description Our 50 acre farm has been our home for over 25 years. We are looking for someone that will care for it as...
- Location
- Charlottesville, VA
- Date Posted
- 12 Jul 2023
- Type
- Seasonal
- Job
Property Caretaker in 22947, VA
Virginia FarmJob Description Property Caretaker – keep lawn maintained using our tractors, mowers, weeders. May also be involved in horse care. This is Mon – Fri,...
- Location
- 22947, VA
- Date Posted
- 8 Jul 2023
- Type
- Part Time
- Job
Farmer in Floyd, VA
Plenty! Farm and Food BankJob Description Plenty! Farm and Food Bank is looking for a Farmer to join our team. The Farmer will perform a variety of farm work...
- Location
- Floyd, VA 24091
- Date Posted
- 2 Jul 2023
- Type
- Part Time
- Job
Farm Hand / Equipment Operator in Charlottesville, VA
Ragged Branch DistilleryJob Description Ragged Branch is an award-winning distillery and cattle farm located just outside of Charlottesville. We currently have an opening for a farm hand/cowboy/cowgirl....
- Location
- Charlottesville, VA
- Date Posted
- 21 Jun 2023
- Type
- Seasonal
- Job
Farm Market Sales Associate in Louisa, VA
Forrest Green FarmJob Description Forrest Green Farm is looking for someone to join our team as an on-farm market sales associate who is outgoing, friendly, eager to...
- Location
- Louisa, VA 23093
- Date Posted
- 8 Jun 2023
- Type
- Part Time
- Job
Farm Hand in Herndon, VA
Fairfax County Park AuthorityJob Description Come work on one of the last working farms in Fairfax County! The Farm Hand position works closely with the farm manager and...
- Location
- Herndon, VA 20171
- Date Posted
- 28 May 2023
- Type
- Part Time
- Job
Farm Hand in Upperville, VA
Ayrshire FarmJob Description Ayrshire Farm in Upperville, Virginia is searching for a farm hand with experience in all areas of general maintenance. Typical tasks will include...
- Location
- Upperville, VA 20184
- Date Posted
- 6 May 2023
- Type
- Seasonal
- Job
Dairy Herdsman in Wirtz, VA
BC DairyJob Description Dairy Farm Herdsman/Manager Position available on modern family dairy milking 850 Holstein cows in Southwest Virginia. Candidates for this position will take primary...
- Location
- Wirtz, VA 24184
- Date Posted
- 10 Apr 2023
- Type
- Seasonal
- Job
Barn Worker in Boyce, VA
Almeda FarmJob Description Full or Part time Barn Staff for Boarding facility (20 horses) Boyce, VA. Duties: bring horses in\turn out, feed, fill hay nets, general...
- Location
- Boyce, VA 22620
- Date Posted
- 19 Mar 2023
- Type
- Seasonal
- Job
Organic Vegetable Farm Team Member in Goshen, VA
Poplar Ridge FarmsJob Description Poplar Ridge Farms is located in the heart of the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia approximately 3 hours south of DC between the...
- Location
- Goshen, VA 24439
- Date Posted
- 16 Mar 2023
- Type
- Seasonal
- Job
Farm Hand in Meadowview, VA
J & S CattleJob Description Duties include feeding cattle, working cattle, fixing fence, hauling cattle, working cattle and various other jobs. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $11.00 –...
- Location
- Meadowview, VA 24361
- Date Posted
- 4 Mar 2023
- Type
- Part Time
- Job
Farm Assistant in Montross, VA
Sylvanaqua FarmsJob Description Sylvanaqua Farms is a diversified livestock ranch operating out of Stratford Hall, serving families, restaurants, grocers, and wholesale outlets between Baltimore and Norfolk...
- Location
- Montross, VA
- Date Posted
- 3 Mar 2023
- Type
- Part Time
- Job
Agriculture Teacher in Milford, VA
Caroline County Public SchoolsFull Job Description To help students learn subject matter and/or skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able and responsible men and women...
- Location
- Milford, VA 22514
- Date Posted
- 27 Feb 2023
- Type
- Part Time
- Job
Applicator (Crop Protectant Specialist) in Orange, VA
EverGRO CooperativeJob Description Prepare and spread custom applications of agronomy products on customer’s fields, including dry/and or liquid fertilizer, crop protectants, lime, and other treatment products...
- Location
- Orange, VA 22960
- Date Posted
- 14 Feb 2023
- Type
- Seasonal
- Job
Agriculture Teacher in Warrenton, VA
Fauquier County Public SchoolsJob Description Performs responsible professional instruction to students in subject area; motivates students to develop an interest in and an appreciation of Agriscience; does related...
- Location
- Warrenton, VA 20186
- Date Posted
- 12 Feb 2023
- Type
- Seasonal
- Job
Farm Apprentice in Check, Virginia
Weathertop Farm LLCJob Description Weathertop Farm is looking for folks interested and passionate about regenerative agriculture and pasture management in particular. We have openings for 5 apprentices...
- Location
- Check, Virginia 24072
- Date Posted
- 8 Feb 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Are there opportunities for livestock work in Virginia?
Yes, Virginia has significant poultry, cattle, hogs operations that provide steady employment opportunities for workers interested in animal husbandry and livestock management.
What types of Virginia Farm Jobs are available in Virginia?
Common positions include farm workers, ranch hands, equipment operators, crop managers, livestock specialists, and agricultural technicians across Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Richmond, Newport News and rural areas.