Colorado Farm Jobs
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Directory of Farms, Orchards, etc
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Apple Valley Orchard 448 K St, Penrose, CO 81240 719-372-6337 applevalleyorchard@yahoo.com Harvest Time: April – October Main Crops: Apples, Plums, Pumpkins, Prunes |
Bartels Farm 3424 E Douglas Road, Fort Collins, CO 80524 970-493-3853 nancy@thebartelsfarm.com Harvest Time: April – October Main Crops: Pumpkins, Spinach, Cucumbers, Carrots, Beans, Squash, Peppers, and Other Organic Vegetables and Fruits |
| Becker Produce 6888 County Road 18, Merino, CO 80741 970-228-4226 Harvest Time: June – October Main Crops: Peaches, Gourds, Peppers, Carrots, Celery, Dill, Beans, Cantaloupe, Apples, and Other Assorted Vegetable and Fruits |
Berry Patch Farms 13785 Potomac St, Brighton, CO 80601 303-659-5050 bpf@qwestoffice.net Harvest Time: June – November Main Crops: Spinach, Rutabaga, Potatoes, Onions, Leeks, Garlic, Carrots, Beans, and Other Organic Vegetables and Fruits |
| Black Canyon Hydroponics 1850 Launa Dr, Suite 100, Montrose, CO 81401 970-240-6603 scott@blackcanyonculturalarts.com Harvest Time: Year Round Main Crops: Tomatoes, Peppers, Herbs, Lettuce, Arugula, Zucchini, Cucumbers |
Black Ridge Winery 15836 Black Bridge Road, Paonia, CO, 81428 970-527-6838 Harvest Time: April – October Main Crops: Organic Apples, Zucchini, Cherries, Grapes, Peaches, Plums, Onions, Berries, Apricots, Peppers, and Other Organic Fruits and Vegetables |
| Blue Rose Gardens 8545 County Road 120, Salida, CO 81201 719-539-1219 Harvest Time: April – October Main Crops: Apples, Cherries, Corn, Blueberries |
Chimney Rock Farm 500 County Road 175, Chimney Rock, CO 81127 970-731-6278 Harvest Time: April – October Main Crops: Lettuce, Peppers, Beans, Garlic, Cucumber, Cauliflower, Beets, Asparagus, Apples, Cherries, Melons, Peaches, Berries, Squash, Shallots, Turnips, and Other Organic Fruits and Vegetables |
| Coastalfields 35635 CR 160, Agate, CO 80101 720-833-8795 Harvest Time: April – October Main Crops: Blackberries, Pears, Sweet Cherries, Beans, Asparagus, Peas, Tomatoes, Squash, Strawberries, Zucchini, Blueberries, and Other Organic Fruits and Vegetables |
Colon Orchards 3175 Grandview Ave, Canon City, CO 81212 719-275-6359 m.colon@bresnan.net Harvest Time: April – October Main Crops: Melons, Cantaloupes, Peaches, Pears, Apricots, Cherries, Nectarines, Beans, Broccoli, Cabbage, Beets, Eggplant, Dill, Okra, Tomatoes, Squash, Peppers, Onions, and Other Organic Vegetables and Fruits |
| Cure Organic Farm 7416 Valmont Road, Boulder, CO 80301 303-666-6397 cureorganicfarm@yahoo.com Harvest Time: April – October Main Crops: Beets, Tomatoes, Lettuce, Onions, Strawberries, and Other Organic Vegetables and Fruits |
Dayspring Farm 5184 6000 Rd, Olathe, CO 81425 970-323-0204 roxi@dayspringfarm.net Harvest Time: Year Round Main Crops: Asparagus and Other Organic Produce |
| Delicious Orchards 39126 Highway 133, Hotchkiss, CO 81419 970-527-1110 Harvest Time: April – October Main Crops: Organic Apples, Pears, Peaches, Cherries |
Devrie’s Buffalo Ranch Highway 50, Olathe, CO 81425 970-323-6559 Harvest Time: Year Round Main Crops: Corn, Pumpkins, Peppers, Cucumbers, Beans, Onions, Beets, Cabbage, Squash, Garlic, Peaches, Plums, and Other Assorted Organic Vegetables and Fruits |
| Ferrara’s Happy Apple Farm 1190 1st St, Penrose, CO 81240 719-372-6300 atf@bresnan.net Harvest Time: April – October Main Crops: Organic Pumpkins, Apples, Raspberries, Blackberries |
First Fruit Organic Farms 40565 O Road, Paonia, CO 81428 970-527-6122 Harvest Time: April – October Main Crops: Nectarines, Peaches, Apricots, Pears, Apples, and Other Organic Fruits and Vegetables |
| Hanagan Farms Hwy 50 & Rd 24, Swink, CO 81077 719-384-5067 Harvest Time: April – October Main Crops: Peppers, Cantaloupe, Beans, Garlic, Cucumbers, Apples, Okra, Onions, and Other Organic Vegetables and Fruits |
Herman Produce 753 Elberta Ave, Palisade, CO 81526 970-464-0420 Harvest Time: April – October Main Crops: Apples, Cherries, Peaches, Apricots, Pears, and Organic Vegetables |
| High-Altitude Rhubarb Organic Farm & Nursery 7225 Wildridge Rd, Black Forest, CO 80908 719-494-8424 rhubarb@highaltituderhubarb.com Harvest Time: March – October Main Crops: Rhubarb |
Hoot ‘n’ Howl Farm LLC 6033 Jay Rd, Boulder, CO 80301 303-530-9504 jrpoley@comcast.net Harvest Time: Year Round Main Crops: Onions, Cucumbers, Squash, Melons, Spinach, Arugula, Rhubarb, Beans, Peas, Carrots, Eggplant, Pumpkins, Peppers, and Other Organic Vegetables and Fruits |
| Jones Farm 25450 Road M, Cortez, CO 81321 970-759-4502 Harvest Time: March – October Main Crops: Pumpkins, Gourds, Cucumbers, Squash, Potatoes, Berries, and Other Organic Vegetables and Fruits |
Lusk Farms Farmer’s Market 28183 County Road 24.5, Rocky Ford, CO 81067 719-469-0733 Harvest Time: April – October Main Crops: Beans, Beets, Cantaloupe, Melons, Onions, Cucumbers, Peppers, Alfalfa |
| May Farms 64001 East Highway 36, Byers, CO 80103 303-822-5800 garym@mayfarms.com Harvest Time: August – October Main Crops: Corn, Pumpkins, Beans, and Other Organic Vegetables |
McClure Orchards 4179 O Road, Paonia, CO 81428 970-527-6241 Harvest Time: April – October Main Crops: Organic Pears, Apples |
| Miller Farms 13912 County Road 19, Platteville, CO 80651 970-785-6133 Harvest Time: April – November Main Crops: Beans, Artichoke, Peas, Cabbage, Cantaloupe, Eggplant, Corn, Melons, Lettuce, Onions, Potatoes, Tomatoes, and Other Organic Vegetables and Fruits |
Third Street Apples 935 3rd Street, Penrose, CO 81240 719-372-6283 gailsapples@bresnan.net Harvest Time: August – October Main Crops: Pumpkins, Apples |
| TwoIn Tents 35635 County Road 160, Agate, CO 80101 720-833-8795 Harvest Time: April – October Main Crops: Organic Grains, Seeds, Beans, Mushrooms, Artichokes, Arugula, Soybeans, Eggplant, Garlic, Onions, Pumpkins, Squash, Peppers, Apples, Dates, Strawberries, Raisins, Raspberries, Zucchini, and Other Fruits and Vegetables |
Uncle Johnny’s U-Pick Farm 18561 Surface Creek Rd, Cedaredge, CO 81413 970-250-5829 Harvest Time: April – October Main Crops: Blueberries, Raspberries, Blackberries, Apples, Horseradish, Elderberries, Red Currants, and Other Organic Vegetables and Fruits |
| Veggiescapes 7777 Oxford Road, Longmont, CO 80503 720-297-0880 veggiescapes@gmail.com Harvest Time: May – October Main Crops: Broccoli, Brussel Sprouts, Cabbages, Cauliflowers, Spinach, Swiss Chard, Kale, Arugula, Strawberries, Blueberries, Raspberries, and Other Organic Fruits and Vegetables |
YA YA Farm & Orchard 6914 Ute Highway, Longmont, CO 80503 303-485-5585 info@yayafarmandorchard.com Harvest Time: April – September Main Crops: Apples, Orchids |
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Zephyros Farm and Garden 11466 3725 Rd, Paonia, CO 81428 970-527-3636 Harvest Time: April – October Main Crops: Organic Eggplants, Pumpkins, Peppers, Tomatoes, Spinach, Lettuce, and Other Assorted Fruits and Vegetables |
Zweck’s Fresh Vegetables & Flowers 10901 Airport Rd, Longmont, CO 80503 303-776-1171 Harvest Time: June – October Main Crops: Assorted Organic Fruits, Vegetables, Herbs, and Flowers |
Working in Colorado
Like many states in the Rocky Mountain region, Colorado maintains an agricultural industry primarily reliant on cattle and livestock. Since 2007, almost 40,000 farms reaching across over 30 million acres of land constitute almost 50% of the total territory in the state. Accounting for about 60% of agricultural production, livestock products include beef, pork, lamb, and turkey. Other major Colorado crops include various forms of wheat, corn, hay, and dairy products. The Centennial State ranks first in U.S. production of the common livestock feed proso millet and third in sheep, lamb, and potatoes. Overall, Colorado provides over 170,000 jobs to workers in the farming industry and rakes in about $40 billion from agricultural production. Interested workers may assume roles within the growing beekeeping industry, amid over 36,000 colonies throughout the state.
Farmers and agribusiness companies need to hire every type of agricultural employee. Migrant workers, fruit and vegetable pickers, and entry-level farmhands stand good chances to work in the Colorado agricultural industry. As cattle and livestock dominate the industry, numerous part- and full-time farming jobs provide experienced and entry-level job seekers plenty of lucrative employment options. Popular cattle farms in Colorado include Brush Livestock of Colorado, Centennial Livestock, Superior Livestock Auction, and Rocky Mountain Livestock. Job seekers looking for farm work may also choose from a number of produce and dairy farms, such as Cottonwood, Rock Creek, Cozy Cow Dairy, and Aurora Organic Dairy. Many operations provide agricultural workers with employment benefits beyond base salary, including healthcare coverage and regular pay increases.