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Eliada Homes Inc

Farm Internship

Asheville, NC · On-site

Plant, water, weed, maintain, and harvest crops * Prepare garden beds and assist with soil health * Help with farm and garden maintenance * Assist with harvesting produce * Use and maintain basic ...

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How much do weed harvesting jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for weed harvesting 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 is weed harvesting?

A Weed Harvesting job involves removing invasive aquatic vegetation from lakes, rivers, and other waterways using specialized equipment like mechanical harvesters. The goal is to improve water flow, prevent overgrowth, and maintain ecological balance. Workers operate machinery, collect harvested weeds, and sometimes assist with maintenance tasks. This job is often seasonal and may require physical labor in outdoor settings. It plays a vital role in maintaining healthy aquatic ecosystems.

What does a typical day look like for someone working in weed harvesting?

A typical day in weed harvesting involves operating specialized machinery to cut and collect aquatic or terrestrial weeds, performing routine maintenance on equipment, and ensuring that all safety guidelines are followed. You may work as part of a small crew, often outdoors and sometimes in varying weather conditions, to manage weed growth in lakes, rivers, parks, or agricultural fields. Coordination with team members is important for planning routes and disposal of collected plant material. The role offers variety, as your daily tasks can change with the season and specific project needs, making adaptability and reliability important qualities.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in weed harvesting, and why are they important?

To excel in weed harvesting, you need strong physical stamina, attention to detail, and experience with agricultural processes or landscaping tasks. Familiarity with tools like aquatic weed harvesters, skimmers, safety equipment, and sometimes small engines is common and may require on-the-job training or equipment certification. Reliability, teamwork, and the ability to follow safety protocols are crucial soft skills for this position. These abilities ensure efficient, safe, and effective management of weed growth in various settings, contributing to environmental health and operational success.

Is growing weed a career?

Growing weed can be a career in the legal cannabis industry, where roles include cultivation, harvesting, and processing. These jobs often require knowledge of plant care, safety regulations, and sometimes certifications, and may involve working in controlled environments or outdoor farms.
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Infographic showing various Weed Harvesting job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 11% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $38,581 per year, or $18.5 per hour.

Community Garden Student Worker

ASBURY THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY

Wilmore, KY • On-site

Full-time

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Community Garden Student Worker serves as a hands-on garden maintenance worker and assistant under the supervision of the Community Developer: Garden Coordinator. This position helps to ensure that Asbury Seminary's community garden is well cared for and inviting for community members and visitors and also helps to assist with garden events and seasonal needs. Ultimately, this individual supports the growth and development of our seminary community in the garden.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  1. Garden Tidiness and Presentability
    • Mow and trim the grass in the garden regularly
    • Weed the garden paths and shared beds regularly
    • Gather the trash from the garden trash bins weekly or when full
    • Pick up any tools or trash left laying in the garden
    • Alert the garden coordinator when the garden fire pit is in need of firewood
    • Assist with spreading mulch or compost as needed
  2. Garden Efficiency
    • Water the greenhouse beds, fruit trees, and any communal plots as needed
    • Open and close the greenhouse in order to help maintain adequate temperatures for the plants and to protect against pests
    • Weed the greenhouse beds regularly
    • Assist with the planting, trimming, and harvesting of the greenhouse plants
    • Help to mix the compost pile every 1-3 weeks
    • Assist with any other garden tasks or projects as needed
  3. Community Assistance
    • Help the garden coordinator in setting up for, hosting, and cleaning up after garden events as able, including the on-campus garden produce stand
    • Serve as a point person for gardeners when garden coordinator is away and help with answering questions or providing assistance as needed

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

  1. A current student of Asbury Theological Seminary
  2. Able and willing to work 8-10 hours weekly
  3. Willing to work outdoors in the heat of summer and the cold of winter
  4. Able to occasionally push or carry heavy loads
  5. Committed to the mission statements of Asbury Seminary and the community garden

PREFERRED

  1. Experience in farming or gardening
  2. A passion to care for God's creation
  3. Flexibility of schedule and approach

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