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Bell Nursery

Greenhouse Farm Worker-Seasonal

Bridgeton, NJ · On-site

$15.54/hr

Greenhouse - Farm Worker The Greenhouse - Farm Worker is responsible for planting, growing flowers ... Sitting S Squatting F Standing C Pushing F Walking (Even) C Grasping C Walking (Rough) O Kneeling O ...

Hirzel Canning Company

CDL Farm Hand

Luckey, OH · On-site

$1.2K - $1.6K/wk

... sitting Lifting requirements: o Will regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds o Will frequently ... Hirzel Canning Co. & Farms is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace.

MODERN AVIATION INC

Fuel Farm Technician

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$23 - $26/hr

Fuel Farm Technician - 4 Ten-hour days (Wednesday thru Saturday) The Company Modern Aviation (the ... Must be able to perform frequent walking, sitting, stooping, stretching, bending, reaching, and ...

MODERN AVIATION INC

Fuel Farm Technician

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$23 - $26/hr

Fuel Farm Technician - 4 Ten-hour days (Wednesday thru Saturday) The Company Modern Aviation (the ... Must be able to perform frequent walking, sitting, stooping, stretching, bending, reaching, and ...

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How much do farm sitting jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for farm sitting in the United States is $18.55, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What Are Farm Sitting Jobs?

Farm sitting jobs involve looking after animals and crops while the owners are away or unable to work. In this role, you take over the majority of the responsibilities usually done by the farmer, which may include feeding and watering the animals, cleaning a farmhouse or barn, letting animals out for exercise and corralling them back home, and grooming farmyard pets. The daily responsibilities of a farm sitting job vary by the type of farm you work on; some may involve milking cows, while others may include exercising horses, shearing sheep, or monitoring automatic irrigation systems. You may also need to document the completed tasks and provide the owner with regular updates.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Farm Sitter, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Farm Sitter, you need a solid understanding of animal care, basic farm maintenance, and experience with daily routines such as feeding, cleaning, and monitoring livestock health. Familiarity with farm equipment, animal health record systems, and sometimes certifications in animal first aid or handling are beneficial. Reliability, strong observation skills, and excellent communication are vital soft skills for managing emergencies and reporting to farm owners. These skills ensure the well-being of animals and property, maintain farm operations smoothly, and build trust with farm owners.

What is the difference between Farm Sitting vs Pet Sitting?

AspectFarm SittingPet Sitting
CredentialsNone typically required, but knowledge of farm animals helpfulOften requires pet care experience, certifications vary
Work EnvironmentRural farms, large outdoor spaces, multiple animalsHomes, indoor/outdoor spaces, individual pets
Employer & IndustryFarm owners, agricultural industryPet owners, pet care industry
Common Search & ComparisonFarm Sitting vs Pet Sitting

Farm Sitting involves caring for farm animals and managing rural farm environments, often requiring knowledge of livestock. Pet Sitting focuses on caring for household pets like dogs and cats within a home setting. While both roles involve animal care, Farm Sitting typically requires outdoor work and handling larger animals, whereas Pet Sitting is more about indoor pet care. Understanding these differences helps pet and farm owners choose the right caregiver for their needs.

What is farm sitting?

Farm sitting is a service where a responsible individual looks after a farm and its animals while the owner is away. This includes feeding animals, checking water supplies, collecting eggs, watering plants, and maintaining overall farm operations. Farm sitters may also handle emergencies, follow specific care routines, and provide updates to the farm owner. This role is vital to ensure the health and safety of livestock and the smooth running of the farm during the owner's absence.

What are the most common challenges faced by farm sitters and how can they be managed effectively?

Farm sitters often encounter challenges such as caring for diverse types of animals with specific routines, handling unexpected emergencies like animal illnesses or equipment malfunctions, and adapting to unfamiliar property layouts. To manage these effectively, it's important to have clear, detailed instructions from the farm owner, maintain open communication, and possess basic animal care and troubleshooting skills. Being proactive, organized, and resourceful helps ensure a smooth experience for both the sitter and the animals.
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Infographic showing various Farm Sitting job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 96% Full Time, and 4% Part Time. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $38,581 per year, or $18.5 per hour.
Greenhouse Farm Worker-Seasonal

Greenhouse Farm Worker-Seasonal

BELL NURSERY USA

Bridgeton, NJ

$15.54/hr

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Posted 28 days ago

Bell Nursery rating

5.4

Company rating: 5.4 out of 10

Bell Nursery

Based on 15 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

7.1

Company rating compared to similar companies: 7.1 out of 10

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Based on 12,251 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Greenhouse - Farm Worker 

The Greenhouse - Farm Worker is responsible for planting, growing flowers, trees, shrubbery, and other plants for distribution and sale at Home Depot garden centers. This role is responsible for many parts of the growing cycle starting from seeds to cultivation to preparation for sale. This position reports to the leadership of the greenhouse/farm including the Production Manager, General Manager, and Assistant General Manager.

This is an outdoor farm worker role.

Measures of Success:

  • Comply with Bell Nursery policies and procedures
  • Plant crops, trees, shrubbery or other plants
  • Thin, weed, and move plants as directed
  • Water plants as directed
  • Harvest plants, and transplant or pot and label them

Ideal Candidate Attributes:

  • Able to work effectively on a team and/or independently
  • Able to work in a safe manner and in a constant state of alertness
  • Demonstrate attention to detail
  • Able to follow directions
  • Able to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Enjoy working outdoors
  • Able to work in variety of environmental conditions
  • Enjoy physical work and exercise
  • Have access to reliable transportation
  • Able to safely maneuver and physically pull product carts
  • Able to climb ladders and operate a pallet jack (will train)
  • Able to maneuver between greenhouse tables which are 24” apart
  • Demonstrate strong dexterity skills
  • Able to communicate with supervisors or peers via text or in-person
  • Enjoy variety of tasks throughout the workday or week
  • Able to work flexible shifts including extra hours and weekends during peak season

Physical Demands:

Must be able to bend, twist, turn, climb, pull, lift, and carry up to 50 lbs frequently throughout the workday.

  • Continuously (67% < 100% of the time worked)
  • Frequently (34% < 66% of the time worked)
  • Occasionally (10% < 33% of the time worked)
  • Seldom (1 – 10% of the time worked)
  • Not At All (0% of the time worked)

Activity

Extent*

Activity

Extent*

Sitting

S

Squatting

F

Standing

C

Pushing

F

Walking (Even)

C

Grasping

C

Walking (Rough)

O

Kneeling

O

Lifting

C

Climbing

O

Carrying

C

Reach Overhead

F

Turning

C

Reach Forward

C

Twisting

C

Pulling

C

Bending

C


Environmental Conditions:

Condition

Extent*

Condition

Extent*

Inside

F

Wet

F

Outside

F

Dry

C

Heat

C

Humid

C

Cold

O

Dust

C

Changing Temperature

C

Noise

C

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Working at Bell Nursery

Perks for frontline workers

From Bell Nursery, via Breakroom

  • Flexible hours and schedules

  • Work for a company that takes pride in sustainable practices

  • Stay healthy and active taking care of plants and flowers outdoors

  • Get FREE T-shirts and training

  • Use your creativity to design spectacular plant displays

  • Work for a company where we take Safety seriously

  • Paid Vacation

  • Paid Holidays

  • Paid Breaks

  • Comprehensive Health Insurance

  • 401K with Company Match

  • Referral and Returning Bonus Program

  • Education Assistance and a free Learning Development System

  • Paid Parental Leave

  • Work outside, work with great people and work all day with PLANTS! It's just plain FUN!

About Bell Nursery, in their own words

From Bell Nursery

Looking to join Team Purple? Do you love nature, plant life, outdoors and beautiful blooming flowers? Got a creative bug that needs scratching?

At Bell you will have the opportunity to help grow and merchandise plants from SEED to SALE! Our jobs are horticulturally based and provide training and experience to associates in all aspects of commercial growing, distribution and merchandising. Some of these exciting jobs include farm team members on production lines and on our millions of production acres, transporting plants and on retail merchandising floors.

Company values

From Bell Nursery

The Central Way | We Do the Right Thing | We Strive to be the Best | We are Entrepreneurial | We Win Together | We Grow Every Day | We are Passionate

Diversity and inclusion statement

From Bell Nursery

Bell Nursery, a subsidiary of Central Garden & Pet, is committed to building a great place to work that embraces diversity as a key pillar of our culture. This is a journey, and we are committed to listening, learning and doing the work to move forward together.

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