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From farming to ranching, the United States offers diverse opportunities in agriculture, shaped by its vast landscapes and unique regional practices.
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Ranch · Davis Mountains Cattle Co.
Year-round ranch hand on a working cow/calf operation. Horsemanship and fencing required. Housing usually provided.
REALM Take. Old-school West Texas hand work. Live remote, ride daily.
In the United States, rural and agricultural work is as diverse as the land itself. From the sprawling ranches of the West to the fertile fields of the Midwest, opportunities abound in various sectors including crop farming, livestock management, and sustainable practices. Each region boasts its own unique characteristics, influenced by climate and culture, making agricultural work a rich tapestry of experiences.
This page is designed for those seeking careers in farming, ranching, and other agricultural roles across the United States. Whether you're drawn to the vast plains, the rolling hills, or the rugged mountains, there's a place for you in this vital industry. Take a moment to filter job listings or set up alerts to stay updated on opportunities that match your skills and interests.
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Ranch · Davis Mountains Cattle Co.
Year-round ranch hand on a working cow/calf operation. Horsemanship and fencing required. Housing usually provided.
REALM Take. Old-school West Texas hand work. Live remote, ride daily.
Cowboy / Wrangler · Big Horn Guest Ranch
Guest-ranch wrangler for the summer season. Trail rides, horse care, light hosting. Experience with guests valued as much as roping.
Ranch · Sandhills Feedyard
Pen rider on a large commercial feedyard. Stock health monitoring, doctoring, sort-outs. Daily horseback work.
Agribusiness · Midwest Ag Solutions
Field agronomist supporting corn and soy growers across central Iowa. Scouting, recommendations, soil and tissue testing.
Harvest · Yakima Valley Orchards
Apple harvest crew (Sept–Nov). Piecework. Strong hands return season after season.
Ranch · Meuth Ranches (aka Rhode Ranch)
Full-time, year-round ranch hand at a South Texas cattle and hunting operation between Tilden and George West. Duties include cattle work, farm equipment operation, hunting operations support, and general ranch maintenance. Housing provided on-site. Pay: $3,000/mo + housing.
Ranch · Meyer Company Ranch
Full-time, year-round position on a large diversified ranch and farm in the Blackfoot River Valley near Helmville, MT. Focus on farming, equipment maintenance, center pivot irrigation, haying, and truck driving. On-site house, utilities, internet, and work pickup provided. Pay: $3,500–$4,500/mo + housing.
Cowboy / Wrangler · Taylor Farms
Full-time, year-round ranch hand at a diversified family cattle operation in Goodland, KS. Duties include cattle handling, calving assistance, fencing, pasture rotation, and semi-truck operation during harvest. Health insurance, paid time off, and year-end bonus included. Pay: $48,000–$65,000/yr.
Agribusiness · JBS USA
Full-time hourly production role at JBS USA's two-shift beef processing and distribution facility in Cactus, TX, one of the largest beef operations in the country with over 3,000 team members. Duties include cutting, trimming, and fabricating wholesale beef products on a production line. Benefits include health, dental, and vision coverage.
Agribusiness · Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM)
Full-time, salaried role at ADM's grain elevator in Plains, KS. Responsibilities include supporting daily elevator operations, overseeing grain movement and quality, equipment maintenance, and mentoring team members. Part of one of the world's largest agribusiness companies.
Harvest · Whole Heart Ranch LLC
H-2A seasonal harvest position at Whole Heart Ranch near Claude, TX. Duties include harvesting, drying, packing, and storing mature crops, orchard maintenance, pest control, and equipment cleaning. Full-time, 48 hrs/week at $18.00/hr. Pay: $18.00/hr.
Harvest · 2XZ Ranch, LLC
H-2A farm worker position at 2XZ Ranch near Humphrey, NE. Duties include harvest preparation, field cultivation, chemical application, grain hauling, and farm machinery operation and maintenance. Full-time, 48 hrs/week. Pay: $15.00/hr.
Farm · Lykes Bros. Inc.
Full-time, year-round ranch hand at Lykes Bros., a large historic cattle operation in Okeechobee, FL. Duties include livestock movements, vaccinating, branding, fence inspection and repair, irrigation ditch maintenance, controlled burns, and tractor operation.
Equine · Happy's Dream Ranch
Full-time equine care role at a private family ranch in Big Arm, western Montana, caring for approximately 8 horses plus small farm animals. Duties include feeding, grooming, stall management, turnouts, riding, and facility upkeep. Private on-site studio cabin and all utilities included as part of compensation.
Ranch · Sundance Trail Guest Ranch
Seasonal wrangler role (summer 2026) at Sundance Trail Guest Ranch in northern Colorado, listed on the Dude Ranchers' Association jobs board. Duties include horse care, saddling, guiding scenic trail rides, and assisting with kitchen, housekeeping, and ranch maintenance. Housing and meals provided. Pay: $15/hr + tips + housing.
Where these roles come from
Every United States role on REALM is curated from these 10 sources — niche ag boards, recruitment agencies, regional platforms, dairy/livestock specialists, government programs and big-employer career sites. We link directly to each source; we never republish their descriptions or images.
General ag
AgCareers.com
The largest North American ag-specific job board, covering crop science, livestock, dairy, agribusiness, and rural operations across every US state.
Ranch & cowboy
RanchWork.com
Family-owned US job board operating since 1998 with hand-verified listings for ranch hands, cowboys, wranglers, cattle operations, and equestrian roles.
Ranch & cowboy
Ranch World Ads — Ranch Jobs
Western-focused classifieds board listing ranch hand, horse ranch, and cattle operation jobs alongside livestock and equipment sales for rural employers.
General ag
AgHires
Full-service agricultural recruiting firm and job board listing 10,000+ roles spanning farms, dairies, feedlots, equine operations, and food production companies.
Ranch & cowboy
Farm and Ranch Jobs
Niche job board aggregating positions at small farms, cattle ranches, dairies, orchards, and wineries with direct employer postings across the USA.
Harvest / seasonal
SeasonalJobs.dol.gov — H-2A Feed
Official US Department of Labor portal listing certified H-2A temporary agricultural jobs, covering crop harvesting, farmworker, and equipment operator roles nationwide.
Equine
EquineHire
Premier US equine job platform connecting horse industry employers with professionals in training, riding instruction, barn management, breeding, and equine healthcare.
Equine
EquiStaff
Established in 2000, the first dedicated online equine staffing platform listing horse trainer, groom, veterinary technician, farm manager, and equine sales roles.
Ranch & cowboy
Dude Ranchers' Association — Careers
Job board for 90+ verified member dude and guest ranches hiring wranglers, head wranglers, barn managers, and hospitality staff on a seasonal or year-round basis.
Agribusiness (corporate)
JBS USA Careers
Corporate careers portal for JBS USA, the world's largest beef and pork processor, listing production, operations, livestock, and corporate roles at US plants and offices.
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