Iowa Farm Jobs
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Directory of Farms, Orchards, etc
| Appleberry Farm 2402 West Main St, Marshalltown, IA 50158 641-752-8443 applebob@mchsi.com Harvest Time: June – October Main Crops: Apples, Pumpkins, Gourds |
Applecart Orchard 2083 61st St, Vinton, IA 52349 319-472-3900 Harvest Time: May – November Main Crops: Organic Apples |
| Bass Family Farms 1321 Highway 30 West, Mount Vernon, IA 52314 319-895-6480 chris@bassfamilyfarms.com Harvest Time: Year Round Main Crops: Brussel Sprouts, Cucumbers, Lettuce, Onions, Peppers, Potatoes, Melons Tomatoes, Eggplants, and Other Organic Vegetables and Fruits |
Berry Fresh Farms 30339 K Ave, Adel, IA 50003 515-554-6698 glewis1422@hotmail.com Harvest Time: May – October Main Crops: Raspberries, Strawberries, Blackberries |
| Berry Patch Farm 62785 280th St, Nevada, IA 50201 515-382-5138 info@berrypatchfarm.com Harvest Time: May – October Main Crops: Apples, Cherries, Rhubarb, Spinach, Pumpkins, Gooseberries, Currants, Blueberries, and Other Organic Fruits and Vegetables |
Black’s Heritage Farm 26156 530th Ave, Ames, IA 50010 515-292-1936 Harvest Time: April – November Main Crops: Beets, Cucumbers, Corn, Carrots, Onions, Swiss Chard, Pears, Melons, Tomatoes, Apples, Zucchinis, and Other Organic Vegetables and Fruits |
| Bloomsbury Farm 3260 69th St, Atkins, IA 52206 319-446-7667 karen@bloomsburyfarm.com Harvest Time: September – October Main Crops: Pumpkins, Corn, Apples |
Burr Oak Farm 1121 220th St, Winterset, IA 50273 515-462-1482 Harvest Time: April – December Main Crops: Apples, Cherries, Pears, Plums, Peaches, Blackberries, Nectarines, Grapes, Apricots, and Other Seasonal Fruits |
| Center Grove Orchards 32835 610th Ave, Cambridge, IA 50046 888-227-7531 fun@centergroveorchard.com Harvest Time: July – November Main Crops: Apples, Pumpkins |
Deal’s Orchard 1102 244th St, Jefferson, IA 50129 515-386-8279 dealsorchard@gmail.com Harvest Time: June – December Main Crops: Corn, Pumpkins, Christmas Trees, Apples, Gourds, Tomatoes, Green Beans, Onions, Cucumbers, Zucchinis, and Other Organic Fruits and Vegetables |
| Ditmars Orchard 19475 225th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503 712-256-7053 ditmarsorchard1@gmail.com Harvest Time: June – October Main Crops: Apples, Peaches, Cherries |
Furleigh Farms 811 North 56th St, Clear Lake, IA 50428 641-357-4097 Harvest Time: August – October Main Crops: Melons, Pumpkins, Corn, Tomatoes |
| Heartland Farms 5111 Osage Rd, Waterloo, IA 50703 319-233-7401 berrypumpkinfarm@earthlink.net Harvest Time: May – October Main Crops: Asparagus, Strawberries, Pumpkins, Raspberries |
Hinegardener’s Orchard 1348 295th St, Montour, IA 50173 641-492-6353 Harvest Time: September – October Main Crops: Apples, Raspberries, Pumpkins |
| Honey Creek Acres 799 Swisher View Dr SW, Swisher, IA 52338 319-857-4322 honeycreekacres@southslope.net Harvest Time: August – October Main Crops: Apples, Pumpkins |
Iowa Orchard 9875 Meredith Dr, Urbandale, IA 50322 515-276-0852 Harvest Time: September – October Main Crops: Corn, Apples, Pumpkins, Squashes, Gourds, Peaches, Nectarines, Cherries, and Other Seasonal Fruits and Vegetables |
| Jumping Jacks Plantation 26155 220th St, Merrill, IA 51038 712-938-2067 Harvest Time: June – October Main Crops: Beets, Apples, Broccoli, Rhubarb, Squashes, Cucumbers, Eggplants, Melons, Onions, Peppers, and Other Organic Fruits and Vegetables |
Kathy’s Pumpkin Patch 1977 US Hwy 2, Donnellson, IA 52625 319-470-1558 Harvest Time: September – October Main Crops: Pumpkins, Grapes, Gourds, Squashes |
| Leslie’s Little Bit of Heaven 531 West Cedar St, Birmingham, IA 52535 319-498-4479 Harvest Time: May – August Main Crops: Strawberries, Radishes, Persimmons, and Other Seasonal Fruits and Vegetables |
Lincolnway Flower Farm 2207 Old Lincoln Hwy, Lowden, IA 52255 563-941-5417 Harvest Time: May – November Main Crops: Corn, Pumpkins, Squashes, Strawberries |
| Little Stone House Farm 69567 200th St, Colo, IA 50056 515-290-1347 shaygbradbury@hotmail.com Harvest Time: May – September Main Crops: Broccoli, Lettuce, Spinach, Peppers, Beans, Carrots, Tomatoes, and Other Organic Vegetables and Fruits |
Miss Effie’s Country Flowers and Garden Stuff 27387 130th Ave, Donahue, IA 52746 563-282-4338 cmlafrenz@netins.net Harvest Time: April – August Main Crops: Fresh Organic Herbs and Other Seasonal Fruits and Vegetables |
| Patch’s Pumpkins & Honey Farm 35588 L Lane, Adel, IA 50003 513-834-9092 info@patchspumpkins.com Harvest Time: September – November Main Crops: Pumpkins, Corn, Gourds, Squashes |
The Pumpkin Ranch 2425 Hiatt Apple Tr, Winterset, IA 50273 515-490-9281 info@thepumpkinranch.com Harvest Time: September – October Main Crops: Pumpkins, Corn, Gourds, Squashes |
| Pumpkinville & Corn Maze 618 Center Ave South, Mitchellville, IA 50169 515-967-0972 Pumpkinville@mchsi.com Harvest Time: September – October Main Crops: Corn, Pumpkins, Squashes |
Pride of the Wapsi 14600 305th St, Long Grove, IA 52756 563-285-8180 prideofthewapsi@gmtel.net Harvest Time: June – October Main Crops: Strawberries, Pumpkins, Corn, Raspberries |
| Rawson’s Berries 13814 220th St, West Union, IA 52175 563-422-3716 Harvest Time: April – August Main Crops: Asparagus, Peas, Strawberries, Raspberries |
Rolling Prairie Acres Farm 708 E Ringgold St, Sigourney, IA 52591 641-622-1221 dandtweb@iowatelecom.net Harvest Time: April – October Main Crops: Asparagus, Zucchinis, Cherries, Garlic, Shallots, Berries, Apples, Pear, and Other Organic Fruits and Vegetables |
| Sand Road Orchards 4552 Sand Rd SE, Iowa City, IA 52240 319-351-4999 Harvest Time: June – November Main Crops: Organic Apples |
Sass Family Farm 3060 160th St, Riverside, IA 52327 319-648-3788 sassfarms@windstream.net Harvest Time: July – October Main Crops: Organic Zucchinis, Pumpkins, Corn, Tomatoes, Squashes, Cabbages, Okra, Lettuce, Onions, Potatoes, Beans, Cantaloupes, and Other Seasonal Vegetables and Fruits |
| Simon Hobby Farm 4647 Urbana Rd, Center Point, IA 52213 319-329-9144 Harvest Time: September – October Main Crops: Corn, Pumpkins |
Solmsa’s Punkin Patch 6190 320th St, Sanborn, IA 51248 712-729-3174 Harvest Time: August – October Main Crops: Pumpkins, Gourds, Corn |
| St. Bridget’s Flower Farm 180 St. Bridget’s Rd, Solon, IA 52333 319-624-3584 cathy@stbridgetsfarm.com Harvest Time: June – October Main Crops: Apples, Blueberries |
Van Dyke Sweet Corn 12270 NE 22nd, Ankeny, IA 50021 515-257-0298 Harvest Time: August – October Main Crops: Corn |
| Wills Family Orchard 33130 Panther Creek Rd, Adel, IA 50003 515-993-5151 info@willsfamilyorchard.com Harvest Time: September – October Main Crops: Pumpkins, Squashes, Apples |
Wilson’s Orchard 2924 Orchard Lane NE, Iowa City, IA 52240 319-354-5651 info@wilsonsapples.com Harvest Time: August – October Main Crops: Apples, Pumpkins |
Working in Iowa
Historically known for agriculture, Iowa ranks highly among several categories related to the farming industry. The Hawkeye State consistently leads the nation in both corn and soybean production and ranks among the leaders in red meat production, with crops yielding nearly 30% of total pork harvested in the United States. Total farmland in Iowa encompasses 30.8 million acres, with around 92,400 farms throughout the state. Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship serves as the government body formally overseeing the state farming industry. Cooperative Iowa Farm Bureau jointly provides oversight and assistance to farmers throughout the region.
The temperate climates of the Midwest state provide excellent growing seasons spanning into late October and beginning in April. Average temperatures fall between 60 and 40 degrees and create ample conditions for farmers to successfully plant, cultivate, and harvest viable crops to contribute to the state gross domestic product. Each year, Iowa experiences over 2,600 hours of sunshine contrasted against nearly 110 days per annum of precipitation, which balances ideally for the irrigation and sunlight required to grow healthy vegetation.
As a leader in the industry, Hawkeye State farms regularly hire thousands of workers to fill entry-level jobs and professional careers. Employment opportunities range from part-time farmhand positions to full-time administrative careers and come with competitive pay rates, including short-term piece-rate opportunities. Migrant workers and domestic job hunters alike may find available employment ideal to break into the agricultural industry. Top companies regularly hiring in the state include Archer Daniels Midland in Cedar Rapids, IA, Cargill in Ottumwa, IA, Ajinomoto in Eddyville, IA, and Garst Seed Company in Coon Rapids, IA. Apply online using the job listing below for more information on employment available in the Iowa agricultural industry.