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Anderson Farms

I would like to find 1-2 students to help after class and on the weekends with fall harvest.

- General farm background and experience with farm machinery is required. 

- CDL preferred, but not required

- Pay will be based on experience and is very competitive. 

- Meals provided and vehicle provided for traveling to different farms once at work.

- Family farm operation located 10 miles north of Ames. 

I am mainly looking for fall help, but also would be able to provide part time work in the winter and spring. Posted 8/26/24

10 miles north of Ames

Nick Anderson

515-231-4250 or  nda1686@yahoo.com

Brelsford Family FarmsBrelsford Family Farms is a large grain operation located in Perry Iowa. We are looking for 1 or 2 individuals to work part-time. Jobs will include running grain cart and semi. We run new John Deere equipment and 10-Speed Kenworth Semis. Supper is provided every night during harvest. We run weekends and are flexible with school hours. Posted 7/30/24Perry, IA

Call or Text 

Andrew Schechinger 712-579-6764

Email: andrewschech@gmail.com 

Brookstone Specialty Services

Class A CDL Drivers Needed- For our warehouse operations in Ames -Shuttling equipment and products for 3PL clients. Part time and Full time available. Hopper, Livestock, Pneumatic Trailers experience a plus. $20.00 per hour

 

Truck and Trailer Washer- Ames Many shifts available. Washing hoppers, pneumatic , and livestock trailers. Additionally trucks and farm equipment also

$17.00 per hour

 

We are a multi-national company working in 3 countries with our partners.

 

www.brookstonespecialty.com

 

All shifts available  Posted 8/14/23

Ames, IA

Tom Barragy

515-669-7586

tbarragy@brookstonespecialty.com

Busch FarmsLarge grain farm in Boone area has hired students for several years that are experienced and looking for part time fall farm work in the mornings and/or afternoons, job would include running grain cart or driving semi and some light service work. Posted 6/29/23Boone, IACory Busch 515-290-0282
Cook Family Farms

Wanted: Part -Time FarmHand

We are looking for someone to help on our family farm throughout the '24-'25 school year. Cook Family Farms is located south of Hubbard, Iowa, about 35 minutes northeast of Ames. We have cattle and hog finishing facilities and row crop operations, running largely John Deere Equipment. We work Monday-Saturday, and are happy to work with your class schedule. You will work on every aspect of the operation, but we definitely want someone willing to work longer hours in the fall and spring on field work. We don't work Sundays. Experience operating machinery is preferred, and pay will be based on experience. Posted 8/20/24

Hubbard, IALevi Cook at (641)485-6860 
Doug Good FarmsDoug Good Farms is looking for part time employees for crop harvest for this fall.  We are mostly looking for grain cart drivers.  We are located within 2 miles of west Ames and will be flexible with class schedules.  We have excellent newer equipment to operate and have had many ISU students work for us over the years.  We offer competitive pay and a good working environment.  We look forward to hearing from you.  Posted 8/20/24Ames, IA

Doug Good 

515-290-1016

 

Scott Good 

515-360-3582

sdouggood@gmail.com

Finch Farms

Farm help wanted:

 

Farm 2000 acres of row crop, 120 pair full blood cattle. 

 

Wanting Winter/Spring semester help. Willing to work with different class schedules as long as there are at least 3hr chunks of time to come out when you are free. 

 

Looking for someone who is a self starter, dependable, highly motivated and wants hands on experience. Flexible schedule. 

 

Located a mile south of Ames.  Posted 11/2/23

Ames, IAHeath at heathfinch@live.com
Foddy Fields
The farm features on-farm dump pit and storage with automated grain handling systems and modern JD equipment. 

Looking for any/all of the following abilities, training as necessary: 

1.  Preseason setup and maintenance (Sept / early Oct - begin harvest) 

2.  Harvest time duties of grain cart (mid Oct - early Nov) 

3.  Straight and semi grain trucks hauling from fields to home storage. CDL optional (during harvest)

4.  Fall tillage (disk and ripping) (late Oct - Nov) 

5.  Depending on expedience, post season mechanical work assisting owner on antique (1930's era) Ford & Buick cars in heated shop, this work could extend all winter.  Posted 8/30/24
Woodward, IABrian Foddy 
brian@fodvo.org 
651-895-6838 

 
Greenfield Farms

Job Title:   Part Time Farm Equipment Operator 

Duties: 

  • Operating newer line of tractors/combines/carts/tillage for fall operations
  • Hauling grain during winter and summer months
  • Machinery setup/implement change, changing machines from performing one task to another
  • Service equipment when needed

Hourly Rate

  • Position will pay $18,  paid bi-weekly with opportunity for advancement based on skills and competencies 
  • A six month review will provide assessment for raises

Posted 7/29/24

Nevada, IATim Couser
tcouser@gmail.com
515-231-3851
Hegland FarmsWe are a row crop and livestock operation looking for fall harvest help. We are located 20 miles north of Ames, just south of Ellsworth. We are looking for grain cart, tillage and semi drivers. We operate newer Fendt equipment, hours are flexible to fit around schedules, and full-time employment could be an option.Posted 7/15/24Ellsworth, IACall or text:   Aaron Hegland: 515-290-8659
Hill Farms

Hill Farms is looking for Fall ‘24 harvest help. We are a row crop operation located near Ellsworth (north 23 miles off I35). 

 

We try to run with two harvest crews, sometimes will run together. Duties may include running grain cart, tillage, trucking, and other miscellaneous tasks. We run newer model John Deere equipment with the current tech.  Large track Kinze carts with 8RX's. Tillage w/ 9RX. Multiple positions available. CDL’s preferred, but not required. Some farm experience also required.

 

Harvest will start around mid to late September and run till end of November. Flexible hours to work with your schedule. We also run on weekends.  Excellent home-cooked warm meal provided for lunch. 

 

Looking for people who are self-starters and learn quickly. We pay more for those with CDL, and also for more experience with equipment. Starting pay ranges from $18-20/hr. Will quickly bump pay with good performance. Potential for work hours through winter and spring months. Posted 8/14/24

Ellsworth, IA

Call or text Adam Hill at 515-290-6961. 

 

Email is ajhill78@hotmail.com please put Student job in subject line.

L&R Peterson Farm

Part time experienced farm help wanted.  Duties would include but are not limited to:

  • Maintenance of equipment and facilities.
  • Fall & Spring tillage.
  • Run tractor and grain cart during fall.
  • Assist with grain handling/hauling.
  • Other farm related duties as needed.
  • CDL is a plus but not required
  • Shop experience is a plus- welding, fabrication,& ability to troubleshoot and fix mechanical issues
  • Position will be time-flexible to fit school schedule
  • We are located 4 miles north of Ames
  • We don't work Sundays
  • No livestock
  • References required
  • Posted 7/31/24
Ames, IA

Chad Winter

515-290-5189

ochowinter@gmail.com

Sansgaard Group Inc.

Part time/full time fall job opportunity

Seeking students looking for jobs close to Ames. Farm help doing everything harvesting, cattle, tillage, maintenance. Will have hours all winter and summer long if wanted.

Sansgaard Group Inc.  Posted 8/30/24

10 miles north of AmesCall /text Corey Strottmann 515 230 3213
Sheehan FarmsLooking for some good part-time help with experience running JD equipment. An up to date CDL licence would be great . We are located in the  Luther and Madrid area. Best if JD AMS experience also. Posted 8/30/24Luther/Madrid, IA

Patrick Sheehan, psheehan110@gmail.com

5152311102

Weigel FarmsLooking for harvest help on a corn and soybean farm located within 15 minutes of Ames at the furthest point. Needing auger cart drivers, truck drivers and people to do tillage. Will pay competitive wages and have hired many students in the past so familiar working with class schedules. Posted 8/22/24Ames areaShawn Weigel 515-291-4528, call or text
West Cattle and Land Co.Large grain farmer, located  in the Ogden area, is looking for harvest help.  Main jobs would include: driving a semi, with an automatic transmission and running  a John Deere 620rx, with a disk ripper.  Meals are provided and very good pay.  We run weekends and are flexible with hours. Posted 8/21/23Ogden, IACall or text Chad at 515-291-2174 or chwest@wccta.net