Competitive Wages
Farm positions in Michigan offer competitive wages with many including benefits packages.
Discover agricultural careers in Michigan, America's second most agriculturally diverse state producing 300+ commodities and leading the nation in 15 different products. Michigan dominates global tart cherry production with 75% of U.S. supply (182 million pounds, world's top Montmorency producer), ranks #2 nationally in apples ($322.4 million), #4 in blueberries (110 million pounds projected 2025), and #6 in dairy ($2.41 billion). With the unique Great Lakes microclimate creating ideal fruit belt conditions along Lake Michigan, $125.8 billion total economic impact, 47,600 farms across 10 million acres, 1 million jobs (25% of state workforce), and record $2.9 billion in agricultural exports, Michigan offers unparalleled agricultural diversity from Traverse City's cherry orchards to west Michigan's fruit belt to year-round greenhouse operations.
Cold Frame Farm
Lake Divide Farm
Good Stead Farm
Slow Farm
TantrΓ© Farm
Pond Hill Farm
Country Mill
DeBuck's Family Farm
Jacob's Farm
Leaman's Green Applebarn
Anavery Fine Foods
Michigan State University Campus Livestock Centers
Michigan agriculture generates $125. 8 billion in total economic impact with $12.
Farm positions in Michigan offer competitive wages with many including benefits packages.
Many operations provide on-site housing, adding significant value to compensation.
Michigan farms combine traditional practices with modern sustainable techniques.
Most farms value work ethic over experience and provide on-the-job training.
Ranches across Michigan 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 Michigan 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.