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Seaboard Corporation

Sow Farm Supervisor

Rolla, KS · On-site

Supervise a Sow Farm and related personnel including day-to-day tasks of the farm, ensuring production targets are met, and supervising farm employees. Manage the research and control of animal ...

Seaboard Foods

Sow Farm Supervisor

Rolla, KS

Supervise a Sow Farm and related personnel including day-to-day tasks of the farm, ensuring production targets are met, and supervising farm employees. Manage the research and control of animal ...

Seaboard

Sow Farm Supervisor

Rolla, KS · On-site

Supervise a Sow Farm and related personnel including day-to-day tasks of the farm, ensuring production targets are met, and supervising farm employees. Manage the research and control of animal ...

Seaboard Foods

Sow Farm Supervisor

Rolla, KS · On-site

Supervise a Sow Farm and related personnel including day-to-day tasks of the farm, ensuring production targets are met, and supervising farm employees. Manage the research and control of animal ...

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How much do weekend farming jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for weekend farming in Kansas is $45,335.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41,900.00 and $48,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Weekend Farming position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Weekend Farming, you need a hands-on understanding of basic agricultural practices such as planting, harvesting, and animal care, along with physical stamina and attention to detail. Familiarity with farm tools, machinery, and safety protocols is beneficial, and some positions may require certifications like pesticide applicator licenses. Strong organizational skills, teamwork, and a willingness to learn make candidates stand out in this role. These skills are important because weekend farmers must efficiently contribute to vital farm tasks, often within tight timeframes and alongside other workers or supervisors.

What are typical schedules and responsibilities for Weekend Farming positions?

Weekend Farming positions usually involve working Saturdays and Sundays, with shifts that may start early in the morning and last several hours, depending on the season and type of farm. Common responsibilities include assisting with planting, weeding, harvesting crops, tending to livestock, cleaning equipment, and helping to set up farmers markets or farm stands. You may work independently or as part of a small team, and collaboration with full-time farm staff is common to ensure consistency and quality in farm operations. This role is ideal for those who want hands-on experience in agriculture while balancing other weekday commitments. Seasonal and weather-related variations can affect the workload, so adaptability and a positive attitude are key.

What is a Weekend Farming job?

A Weekend Farming job involves agricultural work that is primarily done on weekends, making it ideal for individuals who have weekday commitments. Duties may include planting, watering, harvesting, feeding livestock, or maintaining farm equipment. These roles can be part-time or seasonal, depending on the farm's needs. They are great for those looking to gain farming experience, earn extra income, or enjoy outdoor work.

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Infographic showing various Weekend Farming job openings in Kansas as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, and 20% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $45,335 per year, or $21.8 per hour.
Farm Technician II - Garnett, KS

Farm Technician II - Garnett, KS

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Garnett, KS • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Life

Posted 16 days ago

Thermo Fisher Scientific rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 398 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

188th of 518 rated manufacturers

Job description

Work Schedule
10 hr shift/days
Environmental Conditions
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Fluctuating Temps hot/cold, Laboratory Setting, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Rapid flashing lights, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Standing for full shift, Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Various outside weather conditions, Will work with hazardous/toxic materials, Working at heights
Job Description
Farm Location: Garnett, KS
Job Description
As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world's toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.
How will you make an impact?
You are a dependable, hard-working colleague that will make a difference for our customers and fellow colleagues every day. Your impact will range from maintaining farm property, equipment, and facilities to caring for farm animals, particularly sheep.
A Day in the Life:
As part of the Microbiology Division team, you will help our customers find solutions and workflows for food, clinical and pharmaceutical environments. You will be responsible for:
  • Feeding animals daily and provide care as needed.
  • Setting up equipment for bleeding, maneuver animals into shoots, bleed animals as needed, and clean area thoroughly.
  • Assisting with general farm upkeep of fence lines, drainage ditches, lawn, house/farm repairs including minor electrical and plumbing repairs.
  • Providing basic feed and upkeep for animals on a weekend rotation basis.
  • Operating company vehicles and machinery such as tractors, truck and loader.
  • Checking farm for safety and security as needed.
  • Using hand-held machinery, such as grinder, drill and weed eater for routine farm upkeep.
  • Reporting any actual or potential safety hazards to the Supervisor, Human Resources, Safety Specialist or Senior Management.

Keys to Success:
Education
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience
  • Basic exposure to hand tools and equipment from a farming environment.
  • 1+ years of related farm experience or equivalent experience

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
  • Possess basic knowledge of English, math and the ability to read.
  • Possess good mechanical proficiency.
  • Ability walk up to 2 hours a day.
  • Ability to stand up to 8 hours a day
  • Lift up to 25 pounds.

We offer competitive salary, an annual incentive bonus plan, and a range of other employee benefits!
Thermo Fisher Scientific recently announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell its microbiology business to Astorg, a leading pan-European private equity firm with deep expertise in healthcare, focused on a select set of subsectors, including pharmaceutical services and technology, medtech and related services, life science tools and diagnostics.
This decision follows a thoughtful evaluation as part of Thermo Fisher's ongoing business strategy to actively manage and strengthen our portfolio.
We expect the transaction will be completed in the second half of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions and applicable regulatory approvals. Until the transaction is complete, Thermo Fisher will continue to operate the business.
If you join the microbiology business prior to the close of the transaction, your employment is expected to transition to Astorg.
For more information, please review:
Thermo Fisher's press release
Astorg press release

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