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Seasonal Ranch Hand
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What they do
A Farm, Nursery, or Greenhouse Worker propagates, cultivates and harvests plants, primarily flowers, trees, shrubs and sod, and other crops such as mushrooms that are grown in greenhouses, or grows and harvests farm crops such as grain, fruit or vegetables. Operates and maintains equipment used to grow and harvest plants and crops. Cares for animals including dairy cows or chickens, pigs or other animals raised for meat.
$32,751 / year median in Kansas
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Move cattle from seasonal pasturelands into winter facilities at the beginning of the snowy/cold weather period. Calve out calves during the calving season. Tag all newborn calves. Medicate, vaccinate and treat for seasonal sicknesses. Care for newborn calves and nursing mothers during the cold weather period when they require additional care due to extremely cold temperatures and seasonal sicknesses. Isolate sick calves. Transport hay bales. Feed cattle during snowy/subfreezing periods when no seasonal pasturelands remain available for them to naturally graze upon. Remove snow from farm property. Break ice formation in water tanks daily. Fix and repair fencing damaged by drifting snow. Till fields and pick rocks to prepare fields for planting in the springtime. Fully furnished kitchen provided. Workers will have access to grocery stores at least once per week. The employer will provide free daily transportation from the housing location to the work site and return each day. To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account