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Farmers Assistant Jobs in Oregon (NOW HIRING)

The Ground

PT Farmers Market Sales Associate

Portland, OR

$43K - $58K/yr

Why we need you We are seeking someone to assist in our Ground Market Farmers Market booth and sales. This is a part time, weekend position that would be working at specific farmers market locations ...

Css Farms

Seasonal Farm Worker

Boardman, OR

$15.25 - $19.50/hr

Summary CSS Farms is seeking Seasonal Farm Workers to assist in the harvest of potatoes. This position supports the farm doing general farm labor in preparation for harvest. Duties may involve ...

CSS Farms, LLC

Seasonal Farm Worker

Boardman, OR · On-site

$15.25 - $19.50/hr

Summary CSS Farms is seeking Seasonal Farm Workers to assist in the harvest of potatoes. This position supports the farm doing general farm labor in preparation for harvest. Duties may involve ...

Pacific Seafood

Shellfish Farm Worker

Coos Bay, OR · On-site

$18/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Shellfish Farm Worker Department: NB Oyster Farm Employment Type: Full Time Location: Coos Bay ... Manage the growth and harvesting of mussel lines. * Assist with packing operations when necessary ...

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What is the difference between Farmers Assistant vs Farm Worker?

AspectFarmers AssistantFarm Worker
Required credentialsOften no formal certification, but knowledge of farming practices helpsTypically no formal credentials required
Work environmentAssists with various farm tasks, often under supervisionPerforms manual labor in fields or farm facilities
Employer and industry usageCommonly employed on farms to support farmersUsed broadly across agricultural sectors for manual labor

Farmers Assistants support farmers with a variety of tasks, often requiring some knowledge of farming but usually no formal certification. Farm Workers perform manual labor in fields or farm facilities. While both roles are essential in agriculture, Farmers Assistants typically have a broader scope of responsibilities and may work more closely with farm management.

What does a farmers assistant do?

A farmers assistant supports farm operations by performing tasks such as planting, harvesting, watering, and maintaining crops or livestock. They often operate basic machinery, follow safety protocols, and work outdoors in various weather conditions to help ensure efficient farm productivity.

What are the most commonly searched types of Farmers jobs in Oregon?

The most popular types of Farmers jobs in Oregon are:

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Infographic showing various Farmers Assistant job openings in Oregon as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 60% Full Time, and 40% Part Time. Highlights an 90% In-person, and 10% Remote job distribution.

Seasonal Market Garden Assistant (PT)

Tabula Rasa Farms

Carlton, OR • On-site

$17/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Re-posted 13 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


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