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Temporary Crop Farming Jobs in Michigan (NOW HIRING)

U-Pick Attendant

Armada, MI · On-site

$13.50 - $17/hr

Job Type Part-time, Temporary Description The Blake's Orchard Inc. U-Pick Attendant is the face of ... on the farm. Seasonal Crops Overview U-Pick Attendants are expected to develop familiarity with ...

U-Pick Attendant

Armada, MI · On-site

$13.50 - $17/hr

Job Type Part-time, Temporary Description The Blake's Orchard Inc. U-Pick Attendant is the face of ... on the farm. Seasonal Crops Overview U-Pick Attendants are expected to develop familiarity with ...

U-Pick Attendant

South Lyon, MI · On-site

$13 - $16.50/hr

Job Type Part-time, Temporary Description The Blake's Orchard Inc. U-Pick Attendant is the face of ... on the farm. Seasonal Crops Overview U-Pick Attendants are expected to develop familiarity with ...

Tractor Driver

Armada, MI · On-site

$18.50 - $21.75/hr

Job Type Part-time, Temporary Description The Blake's Orchard Inc. Tractor Driver is a key part of ... Narrate tours of the farm fields as applicable, sharing information about the crops, growing ...

Tractor Driver

Armada, MI · On-site

$18.50 - $21.75/hr

Job Type Part-time, Temporary Description The Blake's Orchard Inc. Tractor Driver is a key part of ... Narrate tours of the farm fields as applicable, sharing information about the crops, growing ...

Tractor Driver

Armada, MI · On-site

$18.50 - $21.75/hr

Job Type Part-time, Temporary Description The Blake's Orchard Inc. Tractor Driver is a key part of ... Narrate tours of the farm fields as applicable, sharing information about the crops, growing ...

Tractor Driver

South Lyon, MI · On-site

$18 - $21/hr

Job Type Part-time, Temporary Description The Blake's Orchard Inc. Tractor Driver is a key part of ... Narrate tours of the farm fields as applicable, sharing information about the crops, growing ...

This is a temporary employment opportunity offer through the next 6 months offering valuable ... Lead and work with the team to complete crop maintenance activities if needed. * Occasionally ...

Temporary Crop Farming information

What is the difference between Temporary Crop Farming vs Seasonal Crop Harvesting?

AspectTemporary Crop FarmingSeasonal Crop Harvesting
CredentialsNone required or basic agricultural knowledgeNone required, often on-the-job training
Work EnvironmentFarms, fields, outdoor agricultural settingsFields during harvest season, outdoor
Employer & Industry UsageFarmers, agricultural companies, seasonal farmsHarvest crews, farm labor contractors

Temporary Crop Farming involves planting, tending, and managing crops over a growing season, often requiring some agricultural knowledge. Seasonal Crop Harvesting focuses on collecting mature crops during harvest periods, typically involving manual labor. Both roles are outdoor, seasonal, and essential in agriculture, but they differ in responsibilities and timing.

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Infographic showing various Temporary Crop Farming job openings in Michigan as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 70% Full Time, and 30% Part Time. Highlights an 97% Physical, and 3% Remote job distribution.

Research Technician 6 (Onsite)

National Experienced Workforce Solutions

East Lansing, MI • On-site

$60/hr

Full-time

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Job description

Research Technician 6 (Onsite)ID:ARS-MWA-030Location:East LansingProgram:ARS
Wage/Hr:$60.00Hours/Week:20Minimum Age:55

For over 25 years, National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) has specialized in connecting experienced workers (ages 55+) with full-time and part-time job opportunities that support the critical missions of Federal Agencies across the United States.

NEW Solutions connects experienced workers (ages 55+) with the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS). These experienced professionals provide administrative, scientific, and technical support to the Agricultural Research Service through the Experienced Worker Program (EWP).

Positions listed here do not guarantee employment for any definite period. Enrollment in the Experienced Worker Programs administered by NEW Solutions is temporary. The enrollment relationship between NEW Solutions and the Enrollee is an ?at-will? relationship. This means that an Enrollee is free to terminate enrollment at any time during the enrollment period, and NEW Solutions and the Agency have the right to terminate the relationship with the Enrollee.

PLEASE NOTE: An ?Enrollee? is not a federal employee, nor an employee of NEW Solutions. An ?Enrollee? is a participant in a grant program established through a Cooperative Agreement funded by the agency and administered by NEW Solutions. The enrollee shall not sign federal documents, authorize the use of federal funds, nor initiate or conduct federally funded research projects. The enrollee shall not author articles for publication as a federal employee, nor coordinate scientific research between the Government and private industry. The enrollee shall not present themselves as a Government employee or Government representative at meetings both foreign and domestic or when coordinating federal agencies? areas of research. The enrollee shall not make decisions on federally based research on behalf of Government policy makers, and the enrollee shall not supervise any Government employees.

This opportunity applies to applicants legally eligible to work in the United States.

*This position will be open until filled.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 5 year(s) of experience in agronomy, field research or farming. OR BA/BS Degree in Agronomy

  • Experience driving and repairing farm equipment, experience farming and/or conducting agronomy field research, pesticide applicators license and commercial driver?s license beneficial but not required.
  • Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel
Duties:

Agricultural field research support including planting, harvesting, and managing dry beans crops, farm equipment use and maintenance, training entry level field technician. The enrollee shall not sign federal documents, authorize the use of federal funds, nor initiate or conduct federally funded research projects. The enrollee shall not author articles for publication as a federal employee, nor coordinate scientific research between the Government and private industry. The enrollee shall not present themselves as a Government employee or Government representative at meetings both foreign and domestic or when coordinating federal agencies? areas of research. The enrollee shall not make decisions on federally based research on behalf of Government policy makers, and the enrollee shall not supervise any Government employees.

  • Provide training to one-entry level field technician on farm equipment use and maintenance and crop management.   30%
  • Maintain field plot equipment, including plot combine and planter.   25%
  • Dry bean field management includes plowing, spraying pesticides, and applying fertilizer.   25%
  • Plant and harvest dry beans.   20%

Other:
  • Training provided as needed.
  • Health and Safety Considerations: Either worker protection standard training or pesticide applicators license, farm and equipment safety training modules through USDA AgLearn and Michigan State University.
  • Required Safety Gear: The Safety and Occupational Health Specialist will identify safety equipment needs on the first day in the workplace.
  • Safety Gear Use: The Safety and Occupational Health Specialist will identify safety equipment needs on the first day in the workplace.
  • Physical requirements: Be able to lift 50 lbs., ability to work outdoors in adverse conditions including heat and cold. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

NEW Solutions is committed to promoting equal opportunity and to an environment free from discrimination and harassment in any form administering Experienced Worker Programs under cooperative agreements with federal agencies. It is NEW Solutions' policy to comply with all applicable laws that provide equal opportunity and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in enrolling participants in the federal programs.