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Shelburne Farms

Seasonal Farm Cart Line Cook

Shelburne, VT · On-site

$18 - $22/hr

Farm Functions Chef Employee Status: Seasonal, Full Time Exemption: Non-Exempt, hourly Location: On ... We believe that transformative learning experiences sow the seeds for a thriving and more just ...

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MFF Nursery

Elkton, MN

Seeking Full-time Pig Production Technicians for a sow farm located near Austin, MN. You'll ... Perform routine and seasonal vaccinations and injections as directed. * Perform general facility ...

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MFF Nursery

Elkton, MN · On-site

Seeking Full-time Pig Production Technicians for a sow farm located near Austin, MN. You'll have ... Perform routine and seasonal vaccinations and injections as directed. * Perform general facility ...

Costa Farms

Farm Labor 2 R&D

Leicester, NC · On-site

Requirements RESPONSIBILITIES • Prepare, stick and sow crops in research trials. • ... to seasonal demand and additional hours outside of the regular work schedule, such as weekends ...

Costa Farms, LLC

Farm Labor 2 R&D

Leicester, NC · On-site

Requirements RESPONSIBILITIES Prepare, stick and sow crops in research trials. Transplanting trial ... to seasonal demand and additional hours outside of the regular work schedule, such as weekends ...

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As of Sep 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for seasonal sow farm in the United States is $36,187.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $34,200.00 and $38,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Seasonal Sow Farm vs Seasonal Swine Technician?

AspectSeasonal Sow FarmSeasonal Swine Technician
CredentialsFamiliarity with farm operations, basic animal husbandry skillsAnimal care certifications, farm experience
Work EnvironmentLarge-scale farm, outdoor and indoor settingsFarm facilities, outdoor and barn environments
Industry UsageUsed in breeding and farrowing operationsInvolved in daily animal care and management

Both roles involve working with pigs on farms, but Seasonal Sow Farms focus on breeding and managing sows, while Seasonal Swine Technicians handle daily animal care and health monitoring. The roles often overlap in skills and environment but differ in specific responsibilities and focus areas.

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Infographic showing various Seasonal Sow Farm job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $36,187 per year, or $17.4 per hour.

Sow Farm Technician - Amboy, MN

Wakefield Pork Inc

Amboy, MN • On-site

$18 - $22/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 21 days ago

Job description

Job Type
Full-time
Description
Sow Farm Technician
Since 1991, Wakefield Pork has been an industry leader in pork production, operating from south central Minnesota to northern Iowa. As a forward-thinking leader in the pork industry, the Wakefield Pork family strives to deliver a quality pork product that nourishes families across the world. We are looking for all kinds of employees with different types of experiences. We believe work ethic and strong values are as important as industry expertise.
Summary:
A Breeding Technician is responsible for assisting with all daily aspects of swine breeding, including maintaining breeding and farrowing targets, daily artificial insemination (AI) breeding, semen inventory and delivery, herd health and vaccination program, nutrition, isolation and acclimation of replacement gilts, and record keeping. Wakefield Pork is seeking a dedicated individual who is interested in the pork industry and can bring an element of team dynamics to Wakefield Pork's goal-orientated system.
A Farrowing Technician is responsible for assisting with all daily aspects of swine farrowing, including maintaining farrowing targets, individual sow and piglet care, feeding, farrowing, piglet health and vaccination program, nutrition, and record keeping. Wakefield Pork is seeking a dedicated individual who is interested in the pork industry and can bring an element of team dynamics to Wakefield Pork's goal-orientated system.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Breeding:
  • Ensure the highest standards of ethical animal treatment
  • Assist Department Lead
  • Conduct artificial breeding (AI), as directed
  • Perform daily estrous checks on animals and check bred groups
  • Perform routine and seasonal vaccinations, as directed
  • Assist with monthly inventory counts
  • Perform general feed maintenance on bred and open animals
  • Assist farrowing department
  • Assist in maintaining all sow breeding records and documentation on sow removal records, transactions, and treatment records

Farrowing:
  • Ensure the highest standards of ethical animal treatment
  • Assist Department Lead with preparation of pre-farrow rooms
  • Execute proper farrowing of sows & execution of day one pig care
  • Perform inducing of sows**
  • Assist Department Lead in ensuring that piglets are with the correct sow and stall; transfer and size piglets as directed
  • Keep stalls full of lactating sows
  • Process and castrate piglets
  • Feed lactating sows as per protocol
  • Assist with piglet weaning
  • Assist breeding department
  • Assist Department Lead with maintaining accurate documentation (i.e. weekly, monthly inventory of sows and piglets)

ALL Farm Employees:
  • Exhibit strong teamwork, including working to achieve team goals, embracing new technologies, working on new projects, etc.
  • Maintain a clean and organized working environment
  • Ensure a proper animal environment, including but not limited to ventilation, water, feed, and animal husbandry
  • Maintain PQA Plus & TQA certification status
  • Ensure that WPI training program requirements and procedures are being met and executed
  • Assist in power washing, as assigned
  • Attend and participate in all staff meetings and trainings
  • Follow all safety rules and practices and encourage coworkers to do the same
  • Ensure the highest level of a safe work environment
  • Follow all biosecurity measures as per WPI policies

Basic Qualifications:
  • Be capable of lifting a minimum of 50 pounds with reasonable accommodation
  • Ability to do basic math - addition, subtraction, and multiplication
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
  • Regular, consistent attendance

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Industry experience preferred, but not required

Physical Demands:
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to move throughout the farm; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb 3-foot gates, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of up to 50 pounds. Position requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp. Frequently required, for extended periods of time, to sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and communicate.

Organizational Relationships:
  • Interacts closely with Sow Barn Manager, Department Leads, and other Technicians

Hours:
  • Typically, Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 4:00 pm (actual hours vary by location) and an every 3rd weekend rotation

Pay and Benefits:
  • Full-time employees are eligible for paid vacation, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, HSA account, and 401(k) with match.
  • $18-$22 per hour
  • Wages and salaries are set commensurate with the employee's skills and experience and in accordance with Wakefield Pork's wage and benefit policies.

Position requires a high level of respect for team members and animals. Must demonstrate communication and time-management skills, as well as the ability to adapt and function effectively in a fast paced, changing environment.
Preceding statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed of this position. This list is not all-inclusive as additional duties may be assigned. ** = This duty is not to be performed by individuals who are asthmatic, pregnant or wanting to conceive, etc.
Salary Description
$18-$22

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