Apply to work on a farm! Find full-time and temporary jobs in the agriculture industry working with animals, maintenance, general operations, harvest work, fruit and vegetable picking and vineyard work.
You can apply for positions in Europe, North America and Oceania. Popular countries to apply include the UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
Farms hire manual labourers with no experience, skilled professionals and managerial level staff. Most farms offer competitive salaries, free accommodation and some also provide visa sponsorship.
Farm Jobs in Europe
UK
Goodall’s Strawberry Farm
Goodall’s are recruiting a team to pick strawberries from May to July at their soft fruit farm in Lymington, England.
Berries Direct Farming
A two site farming operation, based in Norfolk, England, proudly producing British strawberries every year. We start preparing the site new crops in February and work right through to December when the last of the glasshouse are picked. Work is a mixture of plant husbandry, picking, manual labour and packing. We build up teams of staff for each of these areas and the teams are led by supervisors.
Castleton Farm
Castleton Farm is located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK. They hire staff to serve up food in their café, administrative staff to work behind the scenes, and packhouse and picking teams who play the vital role in getting fruit to market. Every year, Castleton Farm employ over 600 seasonal staff, with 500 living and working on the farm at the peak of the season.
Scandinavia
Vitokan Danmark ApS
Vitokan Danmark is one of the biggest strawberry farms in Denmark located near the city of Aalborg. Vitokan Danmark are currently hiring people to picking strawberries and peas during summer.
Agrojob Denmark
Agrojob Denmark is a Danish recruiting firm which specializes in helping job seekers find opportunities on Danish farms. Jobs are available for experienced and no-experienced workers in Danish farming.
Agriculture Jobs
There are a lot of roles available in the agriculture industry and some farms are huge and operate all year round. Jobs can be diverse and day-to-day tasks can vary depending on the type of farm you work and the time of year. Here are some areas you might be working in:
• ploughing fields, sowing seeds, spreading fertiliser, crop spraying and harvesting
• look after animals – feeding, cleaning, caring
• using machines for specific jobs e.g. milking on dairy farms
• riding tractors, combine harvesters and other farm vehicles to plough fields
• helping with the maintenance and upkeep of the farm, fields, fences and buildings
• learning to repair farm machinery
Harvest, Vineyard and Fruit Picking Jobs
Do you want to work a season picking fruit or vegetables? Fancy getting paid to help with harvest season? There are options throughout Europe and the world, especially in countries with warmer climates. These jobs are the best paid seasonal type work, but they usually include free meals and accommodation.
WOOFING & Voluntary Work on Farms
Some farms offer volunteering opportunities where you can work in exchange for food and accommodation. These types of experiences are popular with people on working holidays, gap years and anyone seeking to live in different countries and keep costs down. Although unpaid, they are a great cultural learning experience where you can meet new people and live abroad at low cost.
Farm Work FAQ
How do I get a job on a farm?
You will need to be strong, a good team player and be able to work independently. Some employers will also ask you to have a drivers licence.
Can I get a farm job with no experience?
Most entry level non-skilled positions do not require experience but to stand the best chances of getting hired, it is better to have a history of working in the industry. If you have done any courses or have previously worked on a farm this will increase your chances of securing a position. If you are lacking experience you could find courses, traineeships, or voluntary work just to increase your knowledge and boost your CV.
Is working on a farm hard?
Yes, this is a very different career to most other seasonal jobs. You will usually be waking up very early and working long hours usually outdoors in all weather conditions. You’ll need physical skills like strength, be okay working outdoors in all conditions, be good with your hands and have the ability to work on your own and with others.
Salaries
What you get paid working on a farm depends on the employer, position, your experience and type of contact. General labourers are usually low paid especially when starting out in the industry. Farm manager positions can be more lucrative.
Eligibility & requirements
For most overseas destinations you will need a valid passport and work visa. Some farms can sponsor your visa, or for example if you apply for a working holiday, sometimes farm and agriculture work in allowed.