farm labor

Workers will need knowledge and experience with the following, 12 Row equipment, 10-350 HP tractor, self-propelled sprayers, and harvesters. Knowledge and or ability to learn the latest technology, including swath control, irrigation management (center pivots, furrow, using pipe planner) GPS guidance systems, proficiency with web-based farm management software, general farm labor such as shovel work, cleaning shop, cleaning farm equipment and vehicles which will be required when the weather prevents fieldwork. Workers must be physically able to perform all duties described including but not limited to sitting, walking, and lifting 75 lbs. Maintain worksite, equipment, buildings, and fences. Mowing or clipping grass at headquarters and turn rows. Grain bins: Loading, shipping, and maintenance of grain bins. November through September: Insecticides applied by a tractor or industrial spray applicator. Operating a frontend loader. Operating a fertilizer spreader. Working with soil amendments to improve better crop production. Loading seed into hoppers for planting. Loading fertilizers into hoppers. Maintenance of farm equipment, tractors, trucks, and spray equipment. Cleaning and maintaining specialized aircraft in between crop seeding, fertilizers, or chemical spraying. All workers must have a valid driver’s license either from the United States or a valid driver’s license or be able to obtain one within 30 days.

Wheat – Harvesting

Field Prep – November

Planting – November

Harvest – April or May

Fall Fertilizer Applications – Preparing soil for the next year crops

Applications of Fertilizer - November, December, January, February

Types of Fertilizer – Lime, Urea, Potash, Ammonia Sulfate Cover Crop Planting

Oats, Rye, Winter Peas, Radishes

Planting Cover Crops - November, December

Defoliation of Crops

Soybeans - August September October

Cotton – August September October

Corn – Planting – Irrigation – Harvesting

Field prep – February through March

Planting – March through April

Irrigation – June July

Harvest – August September

Soybeans – Planting – Irrigation – Harvesting

Field Prep – February through May Planting – April through May

Irrigation – June July August

Harvest – August September October

Cotton – Planting – Irrigation – Harvesting

Field Prep – February through April

Planting – April through May

Irrigation – June July August September

Harvest – September October November

Rice – Planting – Irrigation – Harvesting

Field Prep – February through April

Planting – March and April

Irrigation – June July August Harvest – August September