Competitive Wages
Farm positions in Idaho offer competitive wages with many including benefits packages.
Discover agricultural careers in Idaho, the Gem State and the nation's #1 producer of potatoes (producing one-third of U.S. potatoes, $1.24 billion industry), trout (72% of U.S. market from Magic Valley aquaculture), barley ($347 million), and peppermint oil, plus #4 for dairy milk production ($3.8 billion, 7.5% of national output) and #3 for sugar beets ($508 million). With 22,877 farms generating $11.3 billion in economic impact and livestock comprising 62% of agricultural receipts ($7 billion from milk, cattle, and other livestock), Idaho offers year-round careers in dairy operations, cattle ranches, and aquaculture facilities, plus seasonal opportunities in potato harvest, sugar beet operations, and diverse crop farming across the Snake River Plain and mountain valleys.
Stark Landscape
Chamberlain & Sons Landscaping
All Seasons Lawn Care
TerraVita Landscape & Gardening
Webb Landscape
Melad Tree Farms
A Cut Above Trees
Timmy's Tree Service
Evergreen Lawn & Tree
Moss Greenhouses
Sager Tree Service
Canewater Farm
Idaho agriculture stands as a major economic driver generating $11. 3 billion in farm-gate receipts in 2024 (up 4% from 2023, a new state record), with agricultural production and processing representing 9.
Farm positions in Idaho offer competitive wages with many including benefits packages.
Many operations provide on-site housing, adding significant value to compensation.
Idaho farms combine traditional practices with modern sustainable techniques.
Most farms value work ethic over experience and provide on-the-job training.
Ranches across Idaho raising cattle, sheep, and other livestock on rangeland and pastures.
Row crop farms growing grains, vegetables, and other staple crops using modern techniques.
Certified organic operations using sustainable practices for premium market products.
Dairy farms producing milk and dairy products with both family and commercial operations.
Browse available farm positions in Idaho across different agricultural sectors.
Many entry-level positions require no certifications. Equipment and livestock experience helps.
Peak hiring in spring planting and fall harvest offers the most opportunities.
Most farmers value strong work ethic and provide on-the-job training.