Farm Labor

Workers will need knowledge and experience with the following, 12 Row equipment, 10-350 HP tractor, self-propelled sprayers, and harvesters. Knowledge and or ability to learn the latest technology, including swath control, irrigation management (center pivots, furrow, using pipe planner) GPS guidance systems, proficiency with web-based farm management software, general farm labor such as shovel work, cleaning shop, cleaning farm equipment and vehicles which will be required when the weather prevents fieldwork. Workers must be physically able to perform all duties described including but not limited to sitting, walking, and lifting 75 lbs. Maintain worksite, equipment, buildings, and fences. Mowing or clipping grass at headquarters and turn rows. Grain bins: Loading, shipping, and maintenance of grain bins. November through September: Insecticides applied by a tractor or industrial spray applicator. Operating a frontend loader. Operating a fertilizer spreader. Working with soil amendments to improve better crop production. Loading seed into hoppers for planting. Loading fertilizers into hoppers. Maintenance of farm equipment, tractors, trucks, and spray equipment. Cleaning and maintaining specialized aircraft in between crop seeding, fertilizers, or chemical spraying.

All workers must have a valid driver’s license either from the United States or a valid driver’s license or be able to obtain one within 30 days.

Wheat – Harvesting

• Field Prep – November
• Planting – November
• Harvest – April or May
• Fall Fertilizer Applications – Preparing soil for the next year crops
• Applications of Fertilizer - November, December, January, February
• Types of Fertilizer – Lime, Urea, Potash, Ammonia Sulfate
• Cover Crop Planting
• Oats, Rye, Winter Peas, Radishes
• Planting Cover Crops - November, December
• Defoliation of Crops
• Soybeans - August September October
• Cotton – August September October
• Corn – Planting – Irrigation – Harvesting
• Field prep – February through March
• Planting – March through April
• Irrigation – June July
• Harvest – August September
• Soybeans – Planting – Irrigation – Harvesting
• Field Prep – February through May
• Planting – April through May
• Irrigation – June July August
• Harvest – August September October
• Cotton – Planting – Irrigation – Harvesting
• Field Prep – February through April
• Planting – April through May
• Irrigation – June July August September
• Harvest – September October November
• Rice – Planting – Irrigation – Harvesting
• Field Prep – February through April
• Planting – March and April
• Irrigation – June July August
• Harvest – August September
• Requirements: 3 months of experience.