Where to find farm work?

Question

I am trying to find work on a small farm for the summer. I don't have any connections where I live. I've tried looking on online sites like CareerBuilder, Monster, InDeed, etc, but haven't really found any labor jobs / apprenticeships. I was wondering if maybe there was a special job database through an agriculture website that is frequently used by people in this industry? Or any publications with job listings? I live in Indiana.

Answer 1

Most farmers that i know don't use the internet. try going to a farm and asking. Also the local feed store or farm and home supply may be helpful.

Answer 2

Your local newspaper in the help wanted section or your local unemployment office might have listings.

Answer 3

It depends so much on where you live in relation to the farms that you have interest in working with.  If you have a transportation mode car, bike, etc, it will make it much easier.  Call your local extension office and ask about farms with the type of work you would consider.  A nursery, dairy, hog, grain farm...  Many grain farms require skilled labor that can drive a tractor, where a dairy farm always needs more help in feeding calves, milking cows, various cleaning projects, etc.  So call the extension office, you can find it at the following website:   http://www.ces.purdue.edu/extsite/counti...

Click on the left side a tab for county offices and pick your county.  Other good suggestions are to call your county Farm Bureau office.  Other than that, it will all depend on how much initiative you have and willingness to work.  Forget the internet websites, work with your local contacts as they know the farmers in the community and can steer you in the right direction.  They will not send you to someone who may be difficult to work with, where the website will not help in this manner.  The farm will be hard work, but good for a summer job and give you great experience.  Good luck.

Answer 4

Mexico

Answer 5

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Answer 6

You might want to check with local county Farm Bureau offices in the more rural, agricultural counties in the state. You should be able to find some contacts at the Indiana Farm Bureau web site http://www.infarmbureau.org/

You can also check with the agronomy, animal science or horticulture departments at Purdue. Check out http://www.agriculture.purdue.edu/

Also the county Extension offices at the more rural, agricultural counties. Check out http://www.ces.purdue.edu/index.shtml

Answer 7

gumtree.com

farmers weekly

farmers gaurdian

farmersweelkly interactive website

Answer 8

There are a number of farm oriented papers out there.  For NW Indiana, try the Farmers Exchange.

http://www.farmers-exchange.net

Also, you might check with Purdue Research Farms and the Agronomy farm.  They often hire summer help.  There are all kinds of opportunities to learn about crops and equipment your haven't seen before.  I think you need to be at least 18 to work for Purdue, but it might vary based on the position.

Answer 9

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