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Farm Jobs in New Jersey

Discover agricultural careers in New Jersey, the authentic "Garden State" producing over 100 different fruits and vegetables. With #5 national ranking in blueberries ($92.1 million), #3 in cranberries and potted flowering plants, and Top 10 rankings for 15+ specialty crops, New Jersey's $1.5 billion agriculture industry offers diverse opportunities across 9,998 farms serving 40+ million consumers within 150 miles.

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Farm Jobs in New Jersey

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Farm Crew Member - Vegetables, Berries & Flowers

Walking Bird Farm

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Egg Harbor City, NJ
Competitive
4 days ago
seasonalFarm HandHarvest Worker
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Oyster Farm Hand - Part-Time Seasonal

Sweet Amalia Oyster Farm

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Cape May Court House, NJ
Competitive
4 days ago
part timeseasonalFarm HandHarvest Worker
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Farm Mechanic - Full-Time, Year-Round

Terhune Orchards

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Princeton, NJ
Competitive
4 days ago
full timeAgricultural Tech
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Field Worker - Crops & Greenhouse Production

Ort Farms

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Long Valley, NJ
Competitive
4 days ago
full timeseasonalFarm HandHarvest Worker
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Plant & Floral Retail Associate

Stony Hill Farms

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Chester, NJ
From $16/hr
4 days ago
full timeNursery WorkerRetail
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Greenhouse Assistant - Year-Round

Linwyck Gardens

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Freehold, NJ
Competitive
4 days ago
Nursery Worker
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Retail Nursery Assistant Manager

Rohsler's Allendale Nursery

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Allendale, NJ
$20/hr - $30/hr
4 days ago
full timeNursery WorkerRetail
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School Tour Guide - Farm Education

Doyle's Farm

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Flemington, NJ
Competitive
4 days ago
seasonalOther
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Farm Field Trip Instructor

Fernbrook Farms

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Chesterfield, NJ
Competitive
4 days ago
part timeseasonalOther
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Agriculture Intern - Fall 2026

Reed's Farm

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Egg Harbor Township, NJ
$20/hr - $20/hr
4 days ago
part timeinternshipFarm HandGardener
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Organic Market Garden Apprentice - 2027 Season

Ethos Farm to Health

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Long Valley, NJ
Competitive
4 days ago
full timeapprenticeshipFarm HandGardener
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Farmers Market & Organic Field Team Member

Chickadee Creek Farm

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Pennington, NJ
$22/hr - $25/hr
1 weeks ago
full timeseasonalFarm HandHarvest Worker
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Organic Vegetable & Herb Farm Crew Member

Snapping Turtle Farm

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Cranbury, NJ
Competitive
2 weeks ago
part timefull timeFarm HandHarvest Worker
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Urban Farmer Educator

Green City Growers

🌱 🐟
Elizabeth, NJ
$24/hr - $29/hr
1 months ago
full timeGardenerAquaponics

About Agriculture in New Jersey

New Jersey agriculture generates nearly $1. 5 billion in annual market value, ranking as the state's 3rd largest industry (after pharmaceuticals and tourism), with 9,998 farms across 711,500 acresβ€”remarkably adding 115 farms from 2017-2022 while the nation lost 7% of farms.

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Why Work on New Jersey Farms?

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Competitive Wages

Farm positions in New Jersey 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

New Jersey 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 New Jersey

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Cattle & Livestock

Ranches across New Jersey 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 New Jersey

  1. 1

    Explore Opportunities

    Browse available farm positions in New Jersey 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.