North Carolina Farm Jobs
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Directory of Farms, Orchards, etc
| Apple Hill Orchard Cider Mill 2075 Pleas¬ant Hill Ave, Mor¬gan¬ton, NC 28655 828-437 1224 hprewitt@applehillorchard.com Harvest Time: July – October Main Crops: Organic Apples |
Barber Orchard Fruit Stand 2855 Old Balsam Rd, Waynesville, NC 28786 828-456-3598 Harvest Time: August – December Main Crops: Apples |
| Barry’s Strawberry Farm 4193 Cox Mill Rd, Sanford, NC 27332 919-258-3606 Harvest Time: April – June Main Crops: Organic Strawberries |
Beans ‘n Berries CSA 7155 Rhoney Rd, Connelly Springs, NC 28612 828-403-6989 Harvest Time: Year Round Main Crops: Organic Beans, Raspberries, Blueberries, Bok Choy, Collards, Pumpkins, and Other Assorted Vegetables and Fruits |
| Brook’s Farm 545 Tom Oakley Rd, Timberlake, NC 27583 336-364-2114 Harvest Time: April – October Main Crops: Pumpkins, Broccoli, Tomatoes, Cabbages, Strawberries |
C & O Farms 5480 Wilkies Grove Church Rd, Hickory, NC 28602 828-308-2671 info@cnofarms.com Harvest Time: June – October Main Crops: Blueberries, Raspberries, Blackberries, Strawberries |
| Carrigan Farms 1261 Oak Ridge Farm Hwy, Mooresville, NC 28115 704-664-1450 Harvest Time: April – October Main Crops: Apples, Pumpkins, Asparagus, Strawberries, Lettuce |
Carver Farm Nursery 105 Carver Farm Rd, Roxboro, NC 27573 336-599-4901 Harvest Time: May – June Main Crops: Strawberries |
| Chad’s Berry Farm 9601 Shallowford Rd, Lewisville, NC 27023 336-759-5929 Harvest Time: June – August Main Crops: Grapes |
Dogwood Hills Farm 369 Ox Creek Rd, Weaverville, NC 28787 828-645-6286 bfridlin@verizon.net Harvest Time: June – October Main Crops: Apples, Blackberries, Raspberries, Blueberries, Grapes |
| Dr. Young’s Pond Berry Farm 10865 NC 210 N, Angier, NC 27501 919-639-6360 info@dryoungspondberryfarm.com Harvest Time: May – August Main Crops: Blueberries, Blackberries, Raspberries |
The Farmer’s Daughter 2122 Friendship Ch Rd, Taylorsville, NC 28681 828-312-8137 thefarmersdaughterfarmmarket@gmail.com Harvest Time: May – December Main Crops: Kale, Lettuce, Turnips, Christmas Trees, Strawberries, Beans, Peas, Eggplants, and Other Assorted Fruits and Vegetables |
| Flat River Nursery 1548 Holeman Ashley Rd, Timberlake, NC 27583 336-364-2460 frn@esinc.net Harvest Time: Year Round Main Crops: Strawberries, Tomatoes, Cabbages, Kale, Cucumbers |
Frank’s Strawberries, Sweet Corn & Vegetable Farm 444 Bryant Rd, Carthage, NC 28327 910-947-5775 Harvest Time: April – October Main Crops: Beets, Strawberries, Okra, Melons, Peas, Potatoes, Tomatoes, Beans, and Other Organic Vegetables and Fruits |
| Gary Thomas Farms 443 Thomas Rd, Sanford, NC 27330 919-258-3035 Harvest Time: April – July Main Crops: Tomatoes, Beans, Asparagus, Cucumbers, Onions, Strawberries |
Green Acres Strawberries 6838 NC Hwy 33 NW, Tarboro, NC 27886 252-823-5111 Harvest Time: April – June Main Crops: Cabbages, Strawberries, Onions, and Assorted Greens |
| Gross Farms 1606 Pickett Rd, Sanford, NC 27332 919-498-6727 info@grossfarms.com Harvest Time: April – October Main Crops: Tobacco, Strawberries, Corn, Pumpkins, Peas, Asparagus, Wheat, Soybeans, and Other Organic Fruits and Vegetables |
Hall Family Farm 10713 Providence Rd West, Charlotte, NC 28277 704-562-4021 info@hallfamilyfarm.com Harvest Time: April – October Main Crops: Strawberries, Pumpkins, Corn |
| Hill’s Orchard and Vineyard 3452 Marvin Hill Pl, Trinity, NC 27370 336-475-7042 hillsplace@northstate.net Harvest Time: September Main Crops: Grapes, Apples |
Holden Brothers Farm Market 5600 Ocean Hwy W, Shallotte, NC 28470 910-579-4500 Harvest Time: March – December Main Crops: Tomatoes, Squashes, Cabbages, Beans, Brussel Sprouts, Corn, Collards, Watermelons, and Other Organic Vegetables and Fruits |
| Howard’s Strawberries 250 Crater Rd, Harmony, NC 28634 704-539-4994 Harvest Time: May – October Main Crops: Gourds, Strawberries, Pumpkins, Corn |
Imladris Farm 45 Little Pond Rd, Fairview, NC 28730 828-628-9377 info@imladrisfarm.com Harvest Time: June – September Main Crops: Apples, Plums, Gooseberries, Raspberries, Nuts, and Other Assorted Fruits |
| Ira Cline Farm 4444 Lee Cline Rd, Conover, NC 28613 828-464-5942 Harvest Time: May – October Main Crops: Pumpkins, Strawberries, Gourds, Blueberries |
J & A Orchard 2052 Old NC 90, Taylorsville, NC 28681 828-381-9271 Harvest Time: August – November Main Crops: Apples |
| J & N Farms 208 Edwards Rd, Harmony, NC 28634 336-492-6139 Harvest Time: June – September Main Crops: Peaches |
Johnson Strawberry Farm 2801 Hobson Rd 301 N, Dunn, NC 28334 910-892-4926 Harvest Time: April – July Main Crops: Watermelons, Corn, Cabbages, Onions, Potatoes, and Other Organic Fruits and Vegetables |
| Knob Creek Orchards & Creamery 6471 Fallston Rd, Lawndale, NC 28090 704-538-1405 Harvest Time: March – October Main Crops: Pumpkins, Strawberries, Peaches, Apples, Tomatoes, Nectarines, Watermelons, Blackberries, and Other Organic Fruits and Vegetables |
Lattimore Farms 317 Peachtree Rd, Shelby, NC 28150 704-434-7190 alexlattimore14@hotmail.com Harvest Time: April – June Main Crops: Organic Strawberries |
| Lineberger’s Killdeer Farm 300 Goforth Rd, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 704-739-6602 Harvest Time: April – October Main Crops: Corn, Pumpkins, Peaches, Grapes, Strawberries, Tomatoes, Blackberries, and Other Assorted Vegetables and Fruits |
Long Branch Environmental Education Center 278 Boyd Cove Rd, Leicester, NC 28738 828-683-3662 paulg@buncombe.main.nc.us Harvest Time: Year Round Main Crops: Pears, Apples, Chestnuts, Raspberries, Blueberries, Blackberries, Walnuts, and Other Organic Fruits and Vegetables |
| Lyon Farms 1544 Munns Rd, Creedmoor, NC 27522 919-528-3263 lyonfarms@hotmail.com Harvest Time: Year Round Main Crops: Bok Choy, Carrots, Onions, Tomatoes, Radishes, Potatoes, Blueberries, Melons, Peaches, Beans, Peas, Herbs, and Other Organic Fruits and Vegetables |
Martin Vineyards 213 Martin Farm Ln, Knotts Island, NC 27950 252-429-3542 Harvest Time: June – October Main Crops: Peaches, Pumpkins, Apples, Grapes |
| Millstone Creek Orchards 506 Parks Crossroads Church Rd, Ramseur, NC 27316 336-824-5263 info@millstonecreekorchards.com Harvest Time: June – October Main Crops: Apples, Pecans, Blueberries, Peaches, Blackberries, Grapes |
Mountain Farm 125 Copperhead Bend, Burnsville, NC 28714 828-675-4856 marilyn@mountainfarm.net Harvest Time: June – July Main Crops: Blueberries, Lavender |
| Old Stage Orchards 1108 Old Stage Rd, Coats, NC 27521 910-897-4346 Harvest Time: May – August Main Crops: Peaches, Pears, Blueberries, Plums |
’R Garden 2800 Millinder Ln, New Bern, NC 28560 252-637-4172 plantnpick@rgardennb.com Harvest Time: March – November Main Crops: Turnips, Lettuce, Peppers, Figs, Tomatoes, Asparagus, Corn, Beans, and Other Organic Fruits and Vegetables |
| Rabbittown Farms & Vineyard 3650 Hugh E Hardy Rd, LaGrange, NC 28551 252-566-4374 info@rabbittownfarms.com Harvest Time: October Main Crops: Pumpkins, Cucumbers, Corn, Gourds |
Ravenridge Blueberries 314 Sutherland Rd, Creston, NC 28615 336-385-1568 Harvest Time: July – August Main Crops: Organic Blueberries |
| Rock Creek Farms 6520 Rhoney Rd, Connelly Springs, NC 28612 828-437-6218 Harvest Time: July – October Main Crops: Corn, Nectarines, Pumpkins, Tomatoes, Cantaloupes, Blackberries, Peaches, and Other Organic Fruits and Vegetables |
Sawyer Farms 6346 Beulah Church Rd, Liberty, NC 27298 336-685-9645 Harvest Time: May – October Main Crops: Pumpkins, Squashes, Zucchinis, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Peppers, Gourds, and other Organic Vegetables and Fruits |
| Smith’s Nursery 443 Sanders Rd, Benson, NC 27504 919-934-1700 info@upickberries.com Harvest Time: April – September Main Crops: Tomatoes, Pumpkins, Blueberries, Strawberries, Blackberries, and Other Assorted Organic Fruits and Vegetables |
Southside Farms 320 Harding Ln, Chocowinity, NC 27817 252-946-2487 info@southsidefarms.com Harvest Time: April – July Main Crops: Strawberries, Squashes, Potatoes, Tomatoes, Collards, Blueberries, Corn, Lettuce, and Other Organic Fruits and Vegetables |
| Stoney Hollow Farm 944 Ollies Creek Rd, Robbinsville, NC 28771 828-735-2983 scott@stoneyhollowfarm.net Harvest Time: April – July Main Crops: Kale, Chards, Lettuce, Spinach, Beets, Herbs, and Other Seasonal Greens |
The Ten Acre Garden 267 Chambers Farm Ln, Canton, NC 28716 828-235-9667 Harvest Time: May – October Main Crops: Cauliflowers, Brussel Sprouts, Squashes, Cantaloupes, Cabbages, Broccoli, Tomatoes, Eggplants, and Other Organic Fruits and Vegetables |
| Timberlane Farms 528 Old Highway 64 West, Hayesville, NC 28904 828-389-3097 Harvest Time: July – August Main Crops: Organic Blueberries |
Triple B Farms 511 Ryland Rd, Ryland, NC 27980 252-221-4223 Harvest Time: April – June Main Crops: Organic Berries |
| Triple Oaks Farm 4731 Ike Starnes Rd, Granite Falls, NC 28630 828-396-1130 Harvest Time: May – October Main Crops: Strawberries, Pumpkins, Beans, Cantaloupes, Tomatoes, Zucchinis, Peppers, Tobacco, and Other Organic Fruits and Vegetables |
Vollmer Farm 677 NC Hwy 98E, Bunn, NC 27508 919-496-37076 fun@vollmerfarm.com Harvest Time: April – October Main Crops: Strawberries, Pumpkins, Blueberries, Lettuce, Broccoli, Cabbages, and Other Organic Fruits and Vegetables |
| White’s Farm & Greenhouses 5200 US17 N, Vanceboro, NC 28586 252-244-2428 Harvest Time: March – December Main Crops: Tomatoes, Collards, Strawberries, Cabbages, Potatoes, Squashes, Cucumbers, Melons, and Other Organic Fruits and Vegetables |
Williams Strawberry Farm 1381 North 343, South Mills, NC 27976 252-771-2647 Harvest Time: April – May Main Crops: Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Strawberries |
Working in North Carolina
Broad ranges of climate conditions allow agriculture to flourish in North Carolina depending on time of year and region. With a net income of over $3.3 billion, the state farming industry undoubtedly supports the economy of The Old North State. Broilers rank superior as the number one commodity produced, followed by hogs, trout, and turkey. Rated nationally, The Tar Heel State yields profits from flue-cured tobacco and grows almost three quarters of the United States total production. Other revenue earners include sweet potatoes, cucumbers, strawberries, and cotton. As farmers continue to diversify, greenhouses and aquaculture result from popular demand. Acreage remains devoted to Christmas tree growth, the Fraser Fir reigning supreme, along with other nursery crops like deciduous trees, shrubs, and propagation materials. Employing roughly 16% of the workforce, the farming sector allows applicants to gain occupations working with the nearly 80 different commodities produced.
Three distinct regions, the Coastal Plains, the Piedmont, and the Appalachian Mountains, provide North Carolina with topographical variety. Depending on the terrain, growing seasons average from 130 days in the north to 270 days along the coast. The monthly average temperatures of 88 degrees Fahrenheit for a high and 27 degrees for a low also effects the growing seasons. Gently rolling hills, rugged high mountains, and coastal plains account for over 400 unique soils. Cecil soil encompasses the largest amount of land with nearly 1.6 million acres. Approximately half of the land remains cultivated, while the rest stands utilized for pasture and forest.
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The Produce Box in Raleigh, NC, provides an exceptional service to consumers interested in obtaining local vegetables and fruits through delivery. Customers order customized boxes of produce each week to obtain items based on needs and season. Employment opportunities remain accessible for the rapidly growing company. Candidates able to prepare and package produce may apply online for exciting career options. Hourly rates of minimum wage up to $9.00 along with health insurance and paid time off create sought-after positions. Large producer Golden Peanut operates in Aulander, NC, and consistently seeks farm laborers for nut processing. Harvesting over 20,000 acres of potatoes each year, Black Gold Farms also recruits seasonal workers to fill vital roles.
Individuals opting to pursue agricultural careers in North Carolina find jobs as migrant workers, laborers, pickers, farmhands, and animal caretakers. Pay fluctuates between minimum wage and a few dollars more and depends largely on experience. Education generally receives less recognition unless applying for advanced opportunities. Applicants with college degrees and farming knowledge earn salary packages well above $40,000 annually. Positions in supervising, production analyzing, marketing and sales as well as education remain obtainable for such people. Typically, aspirants may submit applications online for larger, well-established operations; however, some farmers prefer contenders to arrive in person with resumes. The industry values dedication, long hours, honesty, and reliability.