South Dakota Farm Jobs
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Farm Service Agency - Flandreau, South Dakota, us
Such work experience included acquiring data and providing information to producers, farm loan borrowers and farming operations; writing summary reports; assisting staff with policy guidance; arranging and scheduling activities of subordinates to complete technical/clerical review:. Such work experi...read more.
Nucleus Production Technician
Pillen Family Farms - Platte, South Dakota, us
Pillen Family Farms is a family owned business located in Nebraska. As a family-owned and family-focused farming operation, great care goes into everything we do. Position will be responsible for animal husbandry and production at their assigned genetic nucleus farm. ...read more.
Farm Equipment Operator (EH-9939)
Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT - Sioux Falls, South Dakota, us
This is a progressive farm operation searching for a long-term employee who wants to grow in responsibility and also to grow along with the farm. QUALIFICATIONS:- 5+ years of current or recent experience in row crop production working with larger equipment- Plant through harvest experience preferred...read more.
Farm Feedlot Manager
Farm Job Search - null, South Dakota, us
Location: South DakotaJob Number: 6174Farm Feedlot Manager position available for a 3,000 head feedyard in Central South Dakota. The enterprise is part of a 16,000 acre family owned irrigated corn, soybean and edible bean farm. ...read more.
Marketing Associate - State Farm Agent Team Member
Doug Markworth - State Farm Agent - Mitchell, South Dakota, us
As a marketing associate for Doug Markworth State Farm, your creativity, and strategy promote the continued growth of our agency. ...read more.
Full Charge Bookkeeper / Office Manager
Farm Job Search - Pierre, South Dakota, us
Location: Pierre, South DakotaJob Number: 2498Full Charge Bookkeeper / Office Manager position immediately available on a large family owned grain farm near Pierre, South Dakota. ...read more.
Account Associate - State Farm Agent Team Member
Creighton Smith - State Farm Agent - Sioux Falls, South Dakota, us
Are you outgoing and customer-focused? Do you enjoy working with the public? If you answered yes to these questions, working for a State Farm independent contractor agent may be the career for you! State Farm agents market only State Farm insurance and financial service products. ...read more.
Marketing Representative - State Farm Agent Team Member
Bruce Kitterman - State Farm Agent - Rapid City, South Dakota, us
Bruce Kitterman State Farm is seeking a marketing representative interested in a career in the Insurance & Financial Services Industry. Paid State Farm CRM Software training. Since opening, we routinely earn State Farm's recognition as a high performing agency centered on growth. ...read more.
Customer Service Representative - State Farm Agent Team Member
Jill Van Ede - State Farm Agent - Sioux Falls, South Dakota, us
Are you outgoing and customer-focused? Do you enjoy working with the public? If you answered yes to these questions, working for a State Farm independent contractor agent may be the career for you! State Farm agents market only State Farm insurance and financial service products. ...read more.
Seasonal Retail Sales Associate-DAWLEY FARM, SHOPPES AT
Bath & Body Works - Sioux Falls, South Dakota, us
At Bath & Body Works, everyone belongs.We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture focused on delivering exceptional fragrances and experiences to our customers.We focus on recruiting, retaining, and advancing diverse talent where our associate population is as diverse as...read more.
Insurance Account Representative - State Farm Agent Team Member
Scott Carlson - State Farm Agent - Rapid City, South Dakota, us
As Insurance Account Representative - State Farm Agent Team Member for Scott Carlson - State Farm Agent, you are vital to our daily business operations and customers’ success. ...read more.
Insurance Account Representative - State Farm Agent Team Member
Bruce Kitterman - State Farm Agent - Rapid City, South Dakota, us
As a State Farm team member for Bruce Kitterman - State Farm Agent, you will build and develop customer relationships within the community to promote State Farm products including auto, home and life insurance. State Farm Insurance Agent located in Rapid City, SD is seeking an outgoing, career-orien...read more.
Office Representative - State Farm Agent Team Member
Jan Scriver - State Farm Agent - Milbank, South Dakota, us
Are you outgoing and customer-focused? Do you enjoy working with the public? If you answered yes to these questions, working for a State Farm independent contractor agent may be the career for you! State Farm agents market only State Farm insurance and financial service products. ...read more.
Irrigation Technician
Farm Job Search - Pierre, South Dakota, us
Location: Pierre, South DakotaJob Number: 6258Center Pivot Irrigation Technician job available on a 16,000 acre Central South Dakota family owned corn and soy bean farm. ...read more.
Office Representative - State Farm Agent Team Member
Creighton Smith - State Farm Agent - Sioux Falls, South Dakota, us
Are you outgoing and customer-focused? Do you enjoy working with the public? If you answered yes to these questions, working for a State Farm independent contractor agent may be the career for you! State Farm agents market only State Farm insurance and financial service products. ...read more.
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Directory of Farms, Orchards, etc
| Berrybrook U-Pick 44578 280th Street, Marion, SD 57043 Harvest Time: April – July Main Crops: Honey, Raspberries, Strawberries |
Country Apple Orchard 27249 SD Hwy 115, Harrisburg, SD 57032 605-743-2424 Harvest Time: August – October Main Crops: Apples, Pumpkins |
| Grandma’s Farm & Zoo 28443 Old Highway 79, Hot Springs, SD 57747 605-535-2158 Harvest Time: May – October Main Crops: Asparagus, Beans, Beets, Blueberries, Broccoli, Carrots, Cherries, Corn, Cucumbers, Grapes, Herbs, Melons, Onions, Peas, Peppers, Pumpkins, Raspberries, Rhubarb, Summer Squash, Strawberries, Tomatoes, and Other Vegetables |
Hebda Family Produce 30661 444th Ave, Mission Hill, SD 57046 605-665-2806 hebdaproduce@msn.com Harvest Time: June – October Main Crops: Apples, Broccoli, Carrots, Cherries, Eggplant, Lettuce, Plums, Pumpkins, Raspberries, Strawberries, Sweet Potatoes, and Other Assorted Fruits and Vegetables |
| Hull Prairie Garden 24466 393rd Ave, Mt. Vernon, SD 57363 605-236-5404 Harvest Time: May – September Main Crops: Asparagus, Blackberries, Currants, and Raspberries |
Sanderson Gardens 47657 US Hwy 14, Aurora, SD 57002 605-693-4871 Harvest Time: June – October Main Crops: Pumpkins, Raspberries, Rhubarb, Strawberries |
Working in South Dakota
As the top industry in the state, South Dakota agriculture serves many major purposes and represents the largest economic draw for the area. With a population resting around 853,000, the state reported more than 122,000 citizens held agricultural jobs in 2012, which amounts to roughly 15% of the total populace. Farmers utilize approximately 43.7 million acres of land, or 68,280 square miles, for pastureland and farmland. However, the Great Plains territory encompasses only 77,116 square miles, or 49.2 million acres, which renders over 88% of The Mount Rushmore State reserved for farming. Each year, traditional crop farming and livestock raising produce between $19 billion and $25 billion worth of economic impact across the state.
Early settlers in the area encountered harsh conditions upon arriving in South Dakota. With dry arid summers, lack of timber and water supplies further west of the Missouri River, and brutal winters, the pioneers saw the necessity of inventing new ways to farm. Through the use of windmills to tap underground reservoirs and dry farming techniques developed in the early 1900s, farmers slowly began to cross over into the Great Plains territory with confidence. Cattle represented the first real, formidable industry in The Mount Rushmore State; however, legislation limiting the size of ranches and harsh winters led to a decline in the industry, although cattle and livestock raising still represents a large portion of the state gross domestic product.
In contemporary times, special grants and other government-subsidized provisions allow the industry to grow and prosper as new technologies develop and safer environmental practices come to the forefront of farming practices. The average farm consists of roughly 1,400 acres, mainly used for grazing. As of January 2015, more than 3.7 million head of cattle resided in South Dakota and around 4.5 million turkeys. Cattle produced around 2.1 billion pounds of milk the same year, which directly generated more than $520 million in revenues. Agricultural operations produce the largest supplies of farmed bison in the U.S., as well. Other than livestock, top commodities cultivated in the state include corn, soybeans, and wheat. Specifically, the Great Plains state produces distinct types of wheat, including hard red winter wheat, durum wheat, and hard red spring wheat. Grapes used for wine making also play a prevalent role in farming productions.
Despite some declines in the industry over the last 100 or so years, the South Dakota livestock trade provides the most opportunities for farmhands and migrant workers to find meaningful employment. Most ranches require teams of employees to round up cattle during harvest. Modern methods of rounding up cattle involve the use of trucks and trailers as opposed to horses, which renders most jobs highly obtainable with valid driver’s licenses and minimal experience. Most ranches ask prospective employees to remain open to flexible schedules and to feel comfortable working all hours of the day. A majority of the work involved in ranching requires manual dexterity, endurance, stamina, and alertness. Ranch hands regularly earn between $10.00 and $15.00 per hour, with opportunities to move into supervisory roles over time.
Aspiring fruit and vegetable pickers often find long-term employment on large commercial farms or small, family-owned operations, as well. Many commercial outfits hire graders and sorters to inspect the quality of commodities before sale or shipment. Smaller farms need pickers to harvest and/or plant crops during certain times of the year. While smaller, family-owned South Dakotan farms mostly hire individuals on part-time bases, opportunities for full-time work may arise as workers prove value and demonstrate abilities. Typical pay scales for part-time or full-time picking jobs fall around $10.00 hourly. Employees on both large commercial farms and smaller, private operations may also receive various work benefits for services rendered. Discounts or duty-free products remain commonplace among fruit and vegetable pickers. Individuals in career-oriented positions, either state-appointed or administrative, may become eligible for health insurance plans, 401(k) retirement plans, and paid time off.
