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Woodland Acres Farm LLC

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Farm Hand/helper

Norton, MA · On-site

$15 - $18/hr

Woodland Acres Farm located in Norton MA, a small multi-species and dairy processing farm, is looking for farm hand helpers. This role involves assisting with daily farm activities and caring for the ...

Morning Glory Farm Inc

Farm Mechanic

Edgartown, MA

Farm Mechanic Dept: Maintenance Hours: 40 hr week, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. with some flexibility and ... He or she is expected to be cooperative and to respect all members of the team, being helpful ...

Morning Glory Farm Inc

Farm Mechanic

Edgartown, MA

Farm Mechanic Dept: Maintenance Hours: 40 hr week, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. with some flexibility and ... He or she is expected to be cooperative and to respect all members of the team, being helpful ...

Morning Glory Farm Inc

Farm Mechanic

Edgartown, MA · On-site

Farm Mechanic Dept: Maintenance Hours: 40 hr week, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. with some flexibility and ... He or she is expected to be cooperative and to respect all members of the team, being helpful ...

Morning Glory Farm Inc

Farm Mechanic

Edgartown, MA · On-site

$18 - $35/hr

Farm Mechanic Dept: Maintenance Hours: 40 hr week, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. with some flexibility and ... He or she is expected to be cooperative and to respect all members of the team, being helpful ...

TSNE

Farm Site and Farm Store Assistant - Temp

Chicopee, MA

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The goal of this temporary position is to help fill immediate gaps at GTC farm sites and the farm store staffing coverage while GTC evaluates its long-term needs. This role is responsible for ...

Benchmark

Farm Hand

Chatham, MA · On-site

$19 - $24/hr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... to help our people build the skills and knowledge they need to advance their careers. Whether you ... The nearby 8-acre Chatham Bars Inn Farm provides the Inn's restaurants with over 100,000 pounds of ...

TSNE

Farm Site and Farm Store Assistant - Temp

Chicopee, MA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Responsibilities The goal of this temporary position is to help fill immediate gaps at GTC farm sites and the farm store staffing coverage while GTC evaluates its long-term needs. This role is ...

Mass Audubon

Livestock Farmhand

Lincoln, MA · On-site

$19 - $20/hr

  • PTO

About This Position Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary is seeking a part-time Livestock Farmhand to help care for and manage the livestock operation and support Drumlin Farm's farm-based education ...

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How much do farm helper jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for farm helper in Massachusetts is $15.98, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $10.48 and $17.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are typical daily tasks and challenges for a farm helper?

As a Farm Helper, your daily responsibilities often involve assisting with planting, watering, harvesting crops, feeding and caring for livestock, and maintaining farm equipment. You may also be responsible for cleaning animal enclosures, repairing fences, and helping with the packaging and transportation of produce. The work can be physically demanding, often requiring long hours outdoors in varying weather conditions. Adapting to seasonal changes and learning to operate different types of machinery are common challenges, but this hands-on experience offers valuable skills and opportunities for advancement in agricultural careers.

What is a farm helper?

Farm Helpers are workers who assist with various tasks on a farm, such as planting, harvesting, feeding animals, maintaining equipment, and cleaning barns or fields. They typically work under the supervision of farmers or farm managers and help ensure that daily agricultural operations run smoothly. Farm Helpers can work on crop farms, livestock farms, or mixed-use farms, and their duties may vary depending on the season and type of farm. This role is essential for supporting the productivity and upkeep of agricultural operations.

What is the difference between Farm Helper vs Farm Worker?

AspectFarm HelperFarm Worker
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; no formal certification neededHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may require basic certifications
Work EnvironmentRural farms, outdoor fields, greenhousesRural farms, outdoor fields, greenhouses
Employer & Industry UsageCommonly used in small to medium farms for assisting with various tasksWidely used across farms for planting, harvesting, and general labor

Both Farm Helper and Farm Worker roles involve outdoor farm environments and similar basic skills. However, Farm Helper often refers to entry-level positions assisting with a variety of farm tasks, while Farm Worker may imply more direct involvement in specific farming activities. The terms are sometimes used interchangeably, but Farm Helper typically emphasizes assisting roles with minimal certifications required.

What does a farm helper do?

A farm helper, or farmhand, performs manual labor and provides support to other agricultural workers on a farm. You can also find employment on a ranch. As a farm helper, your duties vary depending on the needs of your employer. Most farm helpers have different responsibilities depending on the season. During planting season, you help prepare the soil for planting, and you help collect fully-grown crops during harvest season. If you work with livestock, you often handle feeding or cleaning tasks. Some farm helpers perform maintenance tasks around the property or process crops for shipment or storage.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a farm helper?

To thrive as a Farm Helper, you need basic agricultural knowledge, physical stamina, and a willingness to perform manual labor, often without formal education requirements. Familiarity with farm machinery, tools, and sometimes safety certifications or pesticide handling permits are typically utilized. Reliability, teamwork, and good communication are valuable soft skills for working efficiently and safely in a team environment. These skills and qualities are vital to ensure productivity, safety, and smooth farm operations.
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Infographic showing various Farm Helper job openings in Massachusetts as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $33,231 per year, or $16 per hour.

Farm Hand/helper

Woodland Acres Farm LLC

Norton, MA • On-site

$15 - $18/hr

Part-time

Posted 29 days ago

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Job description

Woodland Acres Farm located in Norton MA, a small multi-species and dairy processing farm, is looking for farm hand helpers. This role involves assisting with daily farm activities and caring for the animals.

The shift is Monday through Saturday mornings, year-round, in all types of weather. Weekday shifts start at 9:00AM and typically end between 11:00AM and 12PM. Sometimes tasks require a slightly longer shift. Saturday shifts start at 9:00AM and run until roughly 1:30PM as the Farm has open hours from 11:00AM to 1PM most Saturdays. On days the Farm is closed to the public the shift would end around 12:00PM.

Typical duties include:

* Morning stall chores of feeding and changing water for all the animals, mucking paddocks/chicken coop/duck house as needed, collecting eggs

* Assisting with monthly shots for animals and nail clipping

* Maintaining cleanliness and organization of barns, greenhouse, storage area, and work spaces

* Working the open houses as needed

* Other farm-related and husbandry duties as needed.

There is also opportunity to assist in the daily milking including pre-milking prep, proper handling of milking equipment and expressed milk, proper post milking procedures, bottling expressed milk, and post milking sanitation and cleanup

Qualifications

  • Experience with animal husbandry and animal handling techniques preferred.
  • Must be able to properly muck stalls with rakes and pitchforks
  • Comfortable working around farm animals (alpaca, chickens/rooster, goats, ducks, geese, etc.)
  • Following instructions and procedures for feeding and milking, bleach sprays as well as milking cleaner and acid wash.
  • Must be able to lift and manage 50+lb bags of feed, bales of hay, wood shavings bags, and other various farm related items. Strong physical stamina for heavy lifting and outdoor work in various weather conditions.
  • We will offer training to cover some of the qualifications, however, being able to take initiative and follow multi-step procedures is needed.

Must have reliable transportation and some flexibility with work hours (sometimes the animals are in the driver's seat!).

Farm employees receive discounts on Farm products (milk, eggs, alpaca products, etc.)!

This role is perfect for motivated individuals eager to develop their expertise in farming operations while contributing to the health of our animals. We value proactive team players who are committed to safety, quality work, and continuous learning. Join us in cultivating a thriving farm environment where your skills can flourish!