How to hire a farm helper

How to hire a farm helper, step by step

Here's a step-by-step farm helper hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a farm helper job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new farm helper
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a farm helper, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   A farm helper's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, farm helpers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents farm helper salaries for various positions.

   Type of Farm Helper	Description	Hourly rate
   Farm Helper	Agricultural workers maintain the quality of farms, crops, and livestock by operating machinery and doing physical labor under the supervision of farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers.	$9-16
   Groom	A groom is primarily in charge of maintaining the hygiene and appearance of pets. Typically working at grooming shops, a groom liaises with pet owners to identify their preferences, observe the pet's condition to identify its needs, and explain the extent of procedures to pet owners... Show more	$10-20
   Rider	A rider's job is to maintain a specific route or area to collect or deliver packages. They often used bicycles or motorcycles to perform their duties... Show more	$11-51

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Farm Animals
   • Mowing
   • Milking
   • Farm Work
   • RAN
   • Farm Machinery
   • Pigs
   • Farm Maintenance
   • Bobcat
   • Manual Labor
   • General Maintenance
   • Shovels
   • Water Livestock
   • Farm Equipment

   Responsibilities:

   • Aid in care of smaller animals- (rabbits, chickens, pigs, ponies, cats, goats )
   • Assist owner with feeding pigs, sheep and chickens.
   • Assist area farms with mowing, lawn maintenance, and harvesting crops and grains
   • Help with basic care and movement of dairy cows, baling hay, and other odd jobs.
   • Operate vehicles and power equipment, such as mowers, tractors, pickups, chain saws, weed eaters.
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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your farm helper job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A farm helper salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, farm helpers' average salary in minnesota is 44% less than in vermont.
   • Seniority. Entry-level farm helpers earn 43% less than senior-level farm helpers.
   • Certifications. A farm helper with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a farm helper's salary.

   Average farm helper salary

   $12.87hourly

   $26,779 yearly

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   Entry-level farm helper salary

   $20,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 23, 2025

4. Writing a farm helper job description

   A farm helper job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a farm helper job description:

   Farm helper job description example

   We are an established company that invests in our team and offers real career growth opportunities. We pay our Farm Team Helpers / General Laborers a top experience-based hourly pay of $12.00 - $14.00! Our team also enjoys well-rounded benefits , such as year-round work, 1 day of paid time off (starting at 6 months), paid training, boot & uniform allowances, an employee referral bonus program, a CDL Bonus (for those who don't have one), contests, prizes, sales bonuses, as well as free coffee, popsicles, and snacks! We also make it easy to apply with our initial quick and easy mobile-optimized application . If we have your attention, please continue reading!

   
   

   ABOUT TRIPLE A PRO SERVICES

   Triple A Pro Services is a family-owned and operated company specializing in home and commercial cleaning, maintenance, repair, and installation services. We deliver WOW through service! We serve above ourselves by taking action with a sense of urgency and going beyond customer expectations. Safety is our top priority, whether we are performing excavation services for new lines or cleaning grease traps, we do the right thing even when no one is watching. We also strive to stay active in the community by inviting them to our farm and working with the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Dayton.

   We are pros at what we do and are always looking for more pros. We act as All For One & One For All as we take care of each other and the community. We aren't just a team, we are a tribe, and you have a voice here. By hiring like-minded individuals who take responsibility for their actions, show respect, and have fun, we have curated a fantastic tribe. We believe in training to get to the next level, celebrating our wins, and working hard to know what we do has meaning . We strive to build healthy leaders from within who have a voice, self-accountability, and enthusiastically contribute to making us a great place to work !

   
   

   ARE YOU A GOOD FIT?

   We are looking for someone who is motivated to do quality work. Ask yourself: Are you respectful of others and their property? Do you like dirty jobs and driving trucks? Do you take pride in your work and have the motivation to continually improve your skills? Are you self-motivated? Do you thrive in a team environment? If so, please consider applying for this Farm Team Helper / General Laborer position today!

   
   

   WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

   If you think you can support our service experts by performing farm work and general clean-up in addition to meeting the following requirements, we would be happy to have you as part of our team! Apply to be a Farm Team Helper / General Laborer now!

   • Must have a valid driver's license and the ability to take direction

   
   

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5. Post your job

   To find farm helpers for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any farm helpers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level farm helpers with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your farm helper job on Zippia to find and recruit farm helper candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as ag hires, farm job, farming work , joe produce, picking jobs.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit farm helpers, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new farm helper

   Once you have selected a candidate for the farm helper position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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