Job Description

Job Duties

Start Date: 05/07/2026

End Date: 11/30/2026

Work hours: ~66 hours/week, Monday - Saturday, 11 hours/day, ~8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Must Apply By: 8/19/2026

Job Duties:

Prepare calving facility. Calve out calves during the calving season. Medicate, vaccinate and treat for seasonal sicknesses. Care for newborn calves and nursing mothers. Monitor newborn calves and nursing mothers. Isolate sick calves. Move cattle to and from summer grazing pastures. Wean all calves during the weaning season. Haul and spread manure. Operate farming equipment in order to plant, spray, harvest and haul grain crops. Harvest, bale and stack hay and cornstalks. Transport crops to storage facilities. Mow yards. Clean field ditches. Fix and repair fencing. General farm maintenance duties such as servicing and cleaning equipment, facility maintenance and shop work.

Additional information:

A general work week is Monday through Saturday from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm. However, because of the complexity of the crop conditions workers may be requested to work long days as well as on Saturdays, Sundays or Federal Holidays, depending upon the conditions of the commodities being produced. Therefore, hours above 66 per week may be offered but are not guaranteed.

Minimum Education Required

None. No High School Diploma or GED required.

Minimum Experience Required

Minimum of 2 months experience required.

Must be able to obtain a driver's license within 30 days.

Clean driving record required.

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

No

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

Yes

Physical Required

No

Drug Test Required

No

Compensation

$14.60 / Hourly

Additional Compensation

As required for all workers in Minnesota, hours worked in excess of 48 hours in a work week will be paid at the rate of 1.5 times the regular rate of pay.

Postal Code

56557

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

H-2A#26-372

Job Benefits

EMPLOYER ASSURANCES: Work guaranteed for 3/4 of contract period, starting with date of arrival at work site. Employer provides free housing for workers whose residence is beyond normal commuting distance. Employer pays inbound transportation and subsistence to work site upon 50% completion of work contract for workers whose residence is beyond normal commuting distance. Daily subsistence will be provided at a rate of at least $16.28 per day during travel to a maximum of $68.00 per day with receipts (Updated 03/24/2025). Required work-related tools and supplies provided free of charge by employer.

Effective Jan 1, 2024, per MN State Statute, an employee will earn one hour of paid sick and safe time for every 30 hours worked, up to at least 48 hours of accrued Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) per year, provided the employee works a minimum of 80 hours in a calendar year.

Application Instructions

Send resume listing experience to:

MN DEED/FLC

Attn: H-2A#26-372

180 E. 5th St., Suite 1200, St. Paul, MN 55101

FAX: 651-297-7722

EMAIL: foreignlaborcertification.DEED@state.mn.us

CALL: Mary Garcia 651-259-7513

Must have proof of legal authority to work in U.S.

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