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How much do farm helper jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for farm helper in Portland, OR is $15.56, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $10.24 and $16.88 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 Portland, OR as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 71% Full Time, 23% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $32,269 per year, or $15.5 per hour.

Seasonal Market Garden Assistant (PT)

Tabula Rasa Farms

Carlton, OR • On-site

$17/hr

Other

Posted 29 days ago

Job description

Description

ABOUT TABULA RASA FARMS

Tabula Rasa Farms is a 440 acre, diversified, regenerative farm that sits amongst the foothills of Oregon's Coast Range, 4 miles west of Carlton, OR. We have an integrated livestock and garden operation where we raise grass-fed/grass-finished cattle, forested and pasture-raised heritage breed hogs, laying hens, and turkeys. Our 3 acre market garden runs a 4-season program growing 140 varieties of vegetables and fruits supporting local restaurants and a CSA program.


Tabula Rasa Farms is part of the ecosystem of The Ground which is based in the beautiful Willamette Valley. The Ground is a business that connects farm, food, and people through hospitality.


WHY WE NEED YOU

We are seeking a self-motivated, skilled individual with a passion for gardening to assist during our peak season in our market garden. This is a part-time position, working Tuesday-Thursday, and likely working through December


The Seasonal Garden Assistant works closely with the Market Garden Leads, Farm Operations Manager and other farm employees to assist with planting, harvesting, washing, packaging, and cleaning fresh produce. Your responsibilities include helping with weeding, pruning, plant and soil maintenance, seeding, transplanting, and more. Other duties include keeping accurate records of all market garden operations, such as seeding and harvesting schedules, pest and diseases. As a garden assistant, you will use a variety of hand tools and machinery to complete your tasks, so you should be familiar with garden equipment. Occasionally, you may also help with feeding, watering, and moving livestock as needed.


Responsibilities:

  • Be receptive to learning new methods of farming/gardening and sharing existing knowledge of farming/gardening.
  • Support food production goals and ongoing garden maintenance through daily tasks such as seeding, planting, watering, weeding, mulching and mowing.
  • Propagate plants from seed in high tunnel.
  • Process vegetables for distribution including harvesting, washing, bunching, and packing.
  • Perform light data entry and other record-keeping.
  • Maintain garden areas by operating gas-powered string trimmer, tiller, and mower as needed.
  • Install, maintain, and operate drip and overhead irrigation systems.
  • Occasional farm and animal assistance dependent on need and other work priorities.

Requirements

Qualifications and Skills:

Must-Have:

  • Current, valid driver's license and clean driving record in order to be insurable for farm vehicle use
  • Reliable transportation
  • 1-2 years of experience in small-scale farming or vegetable gardening.
  • Ability to maintain focus while performing repetitive tasks
  • Ready to work outside, in all types of weather
  • Able to meet the physical demands of farm labor, such as walking, standing, reaching, stooping, squatting, lifting up to 50 lbs and working indoors and outdoors in cold, hot or wet conditions on uneven surfaces
  • Excited to learn/deepen knowledge of market gardening best practices and techniques
  • Open to direction and working well in a team

Nice-to-Have:

  • Comfortable using Microsoft suite.
  • Experience with BCS (or other) walk-behind-tractors and implements.
  • Experience with irrigation system installation and repair, both drip and overhead.
  • Experience starting plants in a greenhouse or high tunnel.
  • Experience using tractors, skid steers, and related implements.

Schedule:

Part time: Average 24-30 hrs/week, Tuesday-Thursday

Full time: 40+ hrs/week, Monday-Friday


Wages and Benefits:

$17/hr

No benefits as this is a temporary, seasonal position


HABLAMOS ESPANOL, COMUNIQUESE PARA OBTENER INFORMACION ADICIONAL, GRACIAS!

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