Competitive Wages
Farm positions in Oregon offer competitive wages with many including benefits packages.
Discover agricultural careers in Oregon where 35,547 farms across 15.3 million acres (average 430 acres) generate over $4.6 billion in crop sales, with nursery and greenhouse operations leading at $1.22 billion (#1 state commodity, #2 nationally after California producing 11% of U.S. nursery crops), hazelnuts dominating at 99%+ of U.S. production (96,800 tons in 2024 record, expected 116,000 tons in 2025 from Willamette Valley orchards), cattle and calves at $791.5 million, hay at $785.5 million, dairy at $724.9 million, and grass seed at $639.1 million. Oregon leads nationally in Christmas trees, multiple grass seed varieties (ryegrass, fescue, orchard grass, clovers), and ranks #4 for wine production (1,143 wineries, 1,512 vineyards, Pinot Noir capital) plus top blueberry state (100M+ pounds Willamette Valley), offering year-round employment in nursery operations, seasonal hazelnut/berry/grape harvest, cattle ranching, and diverse agricultural enterprises across distinct regions from lush Willamette Valley to eastern Oregon rangeland.
Wild Child Farm
47th Avenue Farm
Winter Green Farm
Seed to Table Oregon
Our Table Cooperative
Rainshadow Organics
WildRoots Collective
Plumper Farms
Lee Farms
Lan Su Chinese Garden
Marion Acres
Persephone Farm
Even Pull Farm
Oregon agriculture generates over $4. 6 billion in crop sales from 35,547 farms spanning 15.
Farm positions in Oregon offer competitive wages with many including benefits packages.
Many operations provide on-site housing, adding significant value to compensation.
Oregon farms combine traditional practices with modern sustainable techniques.
Most farms value work ethic over experience and provide on-the-job training.
Ranches across Oregon 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 Oregon 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.