Farm Labor

Job description

Workers will need knowledge and experience with the following, 12 Row equipment, 10-350 HP tractor, self-propelled sprayers, and harvesters. Knowledge and or ability to learn the latest technology, including swath control, irrigation management (center pivots, furrow, using pipe planner) GPS guidance systems, proficiency with web-based farm management software, general farm labor such as shovel work, cleaning shop, cleaning farm equipment and vehicles which will be required when the weather prevents fieldwork. Workers must be physically able to perform all duties described including but not limited to sitting, walking, and lifting 75 lbs. Maintain worksite, equipment, buildings, and fences. Mowing or clipping grass at headquarters and turn rows. Grain bins: Loading, shipping, and maintenance of grain bins. November through September: Insecticides applied by a tractor or industrial spray applicator. Operating a frontend loader. Operating a fertilizer spreader. Working with soil amendments to improve better crop production. Loading seed into hoppers for planting. Loading fertilizers into hoppers. Maintenance of farm equipment, tractors, trucks, and spray equipment. Cleaning and maintaining specialized aircraft in between crop seeding, fertilizers, or chemical spraying.

All workers must have a valid driver’s license either from the United States or a valid driver’s license or be able to obtain one within 30 days.

Wheat – Harvesting
Field Prep – November
Planting – November
Harvest – April or May

Fall Fertilizer Applications – Preparing soil for the next year crops
Applications of Fertilizer - November, December, January, February
Types of Fertilizer – Lime, Urea, Potash, Ammonia Sulfate

Cover Crop Planting
Oats, Rye, Winter Peas, Radishes
Planting Cover Crops - November, December

Defoliation of Crops
Soybeans - August September October
Cotton – August September October

Corn – Planting – Irrigation – Harvesting
Field prep – February through March
Planting – March through April
Irrigation – June July
Harvest – August September

Soybeans – Planting – Irrigation – Harvesting
Field Prep – February through May
Planting – April through May
Irrigation – June July August
Harvest – August September October

Cotton – Planting – Irrigation – Harvesting
Field Prep – February through April
Planting – April through May
Irrigation – June July August September
Harvest – September October November

Rice – Planting – Irrigation – Harvesting

Field Prep – February through April
Planting – March and April
Irrigation – June July August
Harvest – August September