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Animal Rescue League Of Iowa

Ranch Hand

Des Moines, IA · On-site

$14.75 - $19.75/hr

Second Chance Ranch Assistant Care with purpose and help ranch animals move toward their next chapter. The Animal Rescue League of Iowa is seeking a dependable and compassionate Second Chance Ranch ...

FARMER MAC

Analyst - Loan Servicing

Johnston, IA · On-site

$58K - $68K/yr

The position will liaison with other members of the Operations team as well as Client Services, Farm and Ranch Credit, Business Development, and Legal departments. Where and When You Will Work The ...

FARMER MAC

Senior Analyst - Special Assets

Johnston, IA · On-site

$75K - $95K/yr

The People You Will Work With The position will report directly to the Manager - Servicing and will directly work with members of the Operations, Accounting, Farm and Ranch Credit, and Legal ...

Forney Industries

Sales Representative

Des Moines, IA · On-site

Headquarters in Fort Collins, Colorado, the company now offers more than 5,000 products for the automotive, hardware, farm and ranch, and do it yourself markets. Distributing products to all 50 ...

Absolute Group

General Laborer

Granger, IA · On-site

$15.50 - $19.50/hr

Previous farm, agriculture, and/or landscape experience preferred but not required. These positions are Full-time. Average work week is 40 - 50 hours per week. Job Requirements: * Ability to show up ...

Absolute Group

General Laborer

Granger, IA · On-site

$15.50 - $19.50/hr

Previous farm, agriculture, and/or landscape experience preferred but not required. These positions are Full-time. Average work week is 40 - 50 hours per week. Job Requirements: * Ability to show up ...

Aerotek

Fence Laborer

Cambridge, IA · On-site

$20/hr

Experience in fence installation, concrete construction, landscaping, skid loader operation, and farming. Additional Skills & Qualifications * Entry-level carpentry skills are a plus. * Previous ...

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How much do farm ranch jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for farm ranch in Des Moines, IA is $18.10, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.09 and $18.75 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a farm ranch?

A Farm Ranch job involves managing and maintaining agricultural land used for farming and livestock. Responsibilities may include planting crops, caring for animals, repairing equipment, and overseeing daily operations. Workers may operate machinery, monitor irrigation systems, and ensure the health of livestock. Depending on the size of the ranch, tasks can range from manual labor to business management. Experience in agriculture, animal husbandry, and machinery operation is often beneficial for this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in a farm ranch position?

To thrive in a Farm Ranch role, you need hands-on experience with agricultural practices, animal husbandry, and general maintenance, often acquired through on-the-job training or agricultural coursework. Familiarity with tractors, irrigation systems, livestock management software, and sometimes a commercial driver's license (CDL) are commonly required. Strong work ethic, adaptability, problem-solving, and effective teamwork are valuable soft skills in this position. These abilities are crucial for managing day-to-day operations efficiently and ensuring farm productivity and safety.

What are the typical work hours and conditions like for a farm ranch position?

Farm Ranch roles often involve early mornings and long days, especially during planting, harvest, or calving seasons, and may require weekend or holiday work depending on livestock and crop needs. The work is primarily outdoors in varying weather conditions, so candidates should be comfortable with physically demanding tasks and changing environments. Working as part of a small, close-knit team is common, which allows for strong camaraderie and skill-building. The fast pace and diverse daily responsibilities offer plenty of opportunities to gain hands-on experience and advance to supervisory or specialized roles over time.

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Infographic showing various Farm Ranch job openings in Des Moines, IA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 91% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $37,652 per year, or $18.1 per hour.

Senior Portfolio Credit Analyst - Farm & Ranch

FARMER MAC

Johnston, IA • On-site

$80K - $95K/yr

Full-time

Posted 26 days ago

Job description

The Senior Portfolio Credit Analyst position will be responsible for managing, servicing, and decisioning credit actions on Farmer Mac’s agricultural loan portfolios in the Farm & Ranch Loan Purchase and Purchase Commitment programs.

Responsibilities will primarily include working with Farmer Mac Servicers on requests common to agricultural loan portfolios; analyzing distressed loans to determine risk and obtain best return outcomes; monitoring portfolio credit quality and ensuring risk ratings are appropriate.

Who You Will Work With

The Senior Portfolio Credit Analyst will work with and report to the Director - Credit Risk Farm & Ranch and collaborate with other Credit team members from across the country. The individual will also work directly with members from Accounting, Servicing, Legal, Finance, Underwriting, and Business Development.

Where You Will Work

Farmer Mac has a Presence with Purpose work environment, which allows for flexibility of work location while providing the opportunity for teams to come together in the office with purpose. Work can be conducted in a hybrid or fully remote environment within business hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Work outside of these times may be required for planned and unplanned activities to complete time-sensitive projects or to attend off-site meetings or events. The role requires minimal travel.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

  • Assist with the management of Farmer Mac’s agricultural production credit portfolio.
  • Analyze and approve or recommend actions on credit requests for existing loans.
  • Ability and desire to analyze distressed credits and approve or recommend restructuring and collection actions, risk rating changes, and alternative resolutions.
  • Review and analyze updated financials and collateral inspections on portfolio loans.
  • Track and report upon various credit portfolio items such as state, regional, commodity, delinquency, and substandard loan trends.
  • Provide a high level of customer service and responsiveness to the institutions using Farmer Mac loan programs.
  • Monitor Servicers’ adherence to portfolio credit guidelines established in the Seller/Servicer Guide.
  • Work with the Appraisal & Collateral Valuation team to review the adequacy of evaluations to ensure adherence to Farmer Mac collateral valuation practices.
  • Evaluate loan portfolio data to ensure accuracy and integrity.
  • Meet other needs of the Credit Team as assigned.

Desired Skills and Qualifications

  • Sound knowledge of agricultural real estate lending
  • Strong background in credit analysis and underwriting of agricultural loans
  • Comfortable reviewing and analyzing agricultural appraisals and evaluations
  • Knowledge of database management to the extent that the data can be used to generate reports that assist with managerial decisions
  • Thorough understanding of mortgage lending best practices and procedures
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with Farmer Mac staff and clients
  • Proficiency in operating in a computerized office environment, with solid ability in all MS Office applications, especially focused on PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, Power BI, and Copilot
  • Familiarity with and ability to become proficient with Farmer Mac’s online loan origination and servicing platforms and applications
  • Strong work ethic with the ability to work on one or more tasks efficiently and effectively with minimal supervision

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in agricultural economics, business, finance, accounting, or similar discipline.
  • Five (5) to ten (10) years of experience in agricultural lending with a strong knowledge of portfolio management of agricultural mortgages.
  • Strong familiarity with loan underwriting, appraisal, real estate title, and law relating to agricultural real estate loans.

Our compensation philosophy is targeted pay positioning relative to peers, our industry, and external markets. Farmer Mac is committed to a compensation program that will enable the organization to attract, motivate, reward, and retain highly skilled and creative talent to maintain sustained long-term performance and achieve the organization’s strategic business objectives. The typical starting salary range for this position is between $80,000-95,000, although wages can vary based on experience and geography.