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Farm Jobs in Missouri

Discover agricultural careers in Missouri, the Show-Me State with the second-most farms in America (88,000 farms, 88.3% family-owned) and exceptional agricultural diversity ranking top 10 nationally in seven commodities. With #2 beef cow inventory (1.86 million head, 7% of U.S. total), #7 soybeans (286 million bushels across 5.9 million acres), #4 rice production (219,000 acres in the Bootheel Delta), and #9 corn (562 million bushels), Missouri's $93.7 billion agriculture industry supports 460,000 jobs across distinct regions from the Mississippi Delta Bootheel to Northern grain belts to Southwest cattle country.

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Farm Jobs in Missouri

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Vegetable Production Farm Crew Member

TableTop Farms

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Chillicothe, MO
Competitive
5 days ago
full timeFarm HandHarvest Worker
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2026 Fall Farm Crew Member

Carolyn's Pumpkin Patch

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Liberty, MO
Competitive
5 days ago
full timepart timeOtherRetail
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Corn Maze & Jump Pillow Attendant

Hickory Ridge Orchard

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Mexico, MO
Competitive
5 days ago
part timeseasonalOtherRetail
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Seasonal Farm Attractions Team Member

Fun Farm Pumpkin Patch

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Kearney, MO
Competitive
5 days ago
part timeseasonalOtherRetail
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Seasonal Farm Team Member

Brookdale Farms

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Eureka, MO
Competitive
5 days ago
part timeseasonalOtherRetail
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Farm Assistant

Green Dirt Farm

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Weston, MO
Competitive
5 days ago
seasonalLivestock CareFarm Hand
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Shire Horse Handler

Hermann Farm

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Hermann, MO
Competitive
5 days ago
full timeLivestock CareFarm Hand
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Nursery Associate

Missouri Wildflowers Nursery

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Jefferson City, MO
Competitive
5 days ago
full timeNursery Worker
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Production Agriculture Team Member

Novinger Farms

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Kirksville, MO
Competitive
5 days ago
full timepart timeRanch HandLivestock Care
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Patchwork Delivery Driver & Food Co-op Coordinator

Patchwork Family Farms

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Columbia, MO
From $20/hr
5 days ago
full timeFarm HandOther
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Playground & Animal Encounters Attendant

Johnson Farms Plants and Pumpkins

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Belton, MO
Competitive
5 days ago
part timeseasonalOtherRetail
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Instructor of Agriculture

Missouri State University–West Plains

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West Plains, MO
$44,000 - $46,000
4 weeks ago
full timeOtherAgricultural Tech
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Assistant Professor of Animal Science

Missouri State University

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Springfield, MO
Competitive
4 weeks ago
full timeLivestock CareOther

About Agriculture in Missouri

Missouri agriculture generates $93. 7 billion in total economic impact with $14.

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Why Work on Missouri Farms?

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Competitive Wages

Farm positions in Missouri offer competitive wages with many including benefits packages.

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Housing Available

Many operations provide on-site housing, adding significant value to compensation.

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Sustainable Agriculture

Missouri farms combine traditional practices with modern sustainable techniques.

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Training Provided

Most farms value work ethic over experience and provide on-the-job training.

Types of Farms in Missouri

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Cattle & Livestock

Ranches across Missouri raising cattle, sheep, and other livestock on rangeland and pastures.

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Crop Production

Row crop farms growing grains, vegetables, and other staple crops using modern techniques.

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Organic Farms

Certified organic operations using sustainable practices for premium market products.

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Dairy Operations

Dairy farms producing milk and dairy products with both family and commercial operations.

Getting Started with Farm Work in Missouri

  1. 1

    Explore Opportunities

    Browse available farm positions in Missouri across different agricultural sectors.

  2. 2

    Build Your Skills

    Many entry-level positions require no certifications. Equipment and livestock experience helps.

  3. 3

    Connect with Farms

    Peak hiring in spring planting and fall harvest offers the most opportunities.

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    Start Your Career

    Most farmers value strong work ethic and provide on-the-job training.