Competitive Wages
Farm positions in New York offer competitive wages with many including benefits packages.
Farm Jobs in New York
Explore agricultural careers in New York, one of America's most diverse agricultural states ranking in the top 10 nationally for 30 different commodities. With #2 national rankings in apples (56,086 acres), grapes and wine (400+ wineries generating $6.65 billion economic impact), and maple syrup (846,000 gallons), plus #3 in dairy (16.1 billion pounds of milk from 630,000 cows), New York's $8.5 billion agriculture industry offers year-round opportunities across 30,650 farms employing 163,148 workers.
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Farm Jobs in New York
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Dairy Operations Lead
Threefold Community Farm
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Chestnut Ridge, NY
$22/hr - $26/hr
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Field & Floral Crew Member - Part-Time
Six Dutchess Farm
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LaGrangeville, NY
$20/hr - $22/hr
1 months ago
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Field Staff - Vegetable, Herb & Flower Production
Rise & Root Farm
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Chester, NY
$17/hr - $19/hr
1 months ago
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Farm Market Retail Sales
Hearty Roots Community Farm
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Germantown, NY
From $18/hr
1 months ago
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Farm Crew Member - Vegetables & CSA
Common Thread CSA
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Madison, NY
$20/hr - $22/hr
1 months ago
full timeFarm HandHarvest Worker
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Farm Crew Member - Pastured Livestock
Henny Penny Farm
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LaGrangeville, NY
$20/hr - $22/hr
1 months ago
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Vegetable Farm Team Member
Roxbury Farm CSA
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Kinderhook, NY
Competitive
1 months ago
seasonalFarm HandHarvest Worker
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Wash Pack Manager
Amber Waves
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Amagansett, NY
$24/hr - $28/hr
1 months ago
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Tractor Driver - Fall Farm Rides
Hurds Family Farm
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Modena, NY
$16/hr - $25/hr
1 months ago
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Hayride Driver - Fall Season
Kelder's Farm
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Kerhonkson, NY
From $19/hr
1 months ago
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Farm Crew Member - Organic Vegetable Production
Finca Seremos
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Callicoon Center, NY
$18/hr - $22/hr
1 months ago
part timeseasonalFarm HandHarvest Worker
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Part-Time Farmer - Vegetables, Herbs & Flowers
Little Gem Farm
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Chester, NY
From $18/hr
1 months ago
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Organic Vegetable Field Manager
Blue Star Farm
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Stuyvesant, NY
$22/hr - $25/hr
1 months ago
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About Agriculture in New York
New York agriculture generates $8. 5 billion in gross farm income (2022) with a $2.
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Why Work on New York Farms?
Housing Available
Many operations provide on-site housing, adding significant value to compensation.
Sustainable Agriculture
New York farms combine traditional practices with modern sustainable techniques.
Training Provided
Most farms value work ethic over experience and provide on-the-job training.
Types of Farms in New York
Cattle & Livestock
Ranches across New York raising cattle, sheep, and other livestock on rangeland and pastures.
Crop Production
Row crop farms growing grains, vegetables, and other staple crops using modern techniques.
Organic Farms
Certified organic operations using sustainable practices for premium market products.
Dairy Operations
Dairy farms producing milk and dairy products with both family and commercial operations.
Getting Started with Farm Work in New York
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Explore Opportunities
Browse available farm positions in New York across different agricultural sectors.
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Build Your Skills
Many entry-level positions require no certifications. Equipment and livestock experience helps.
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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.