OPT Farm Worker Jobs
Farm Worker jobs on OPT are available through agricultural employers who hire seasonal and year-round laborers for crop cultivation, harvesting, and livestock care. Your OPT work authorization must be directly related to your degree field, so roles in agricultural science, environmental studies, or food systems are the strongest fit.
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Woodman and Kingman farms are part of the New Hampshire Agricultural Experiment station with a long history in agricultural research. We are looking for motivated and hardworking individuals looking to work outside for the summer.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Assist with farming operation including, but not limited to, planting, harvesting and tillage practices on research plots.
- Assist in daily maintenance of grounds and buildings.
Minimum Qualifications
- No experience necessary, just a willingness to learn.
Compensation Pay Range:
$14-$16 /hour
The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.
EEO Statement
The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.
The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources
Location:
Durham
Salary Grade:
Adjunct Hourly Staff 00
INTRODUCTION
Woodman and Kingman farms are part of the New Hampshire Agricultural Experiment station with a long history in agricultural research. We are looking for motivated and hardworking individuals looking to work outside for the summer.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Assist with farming operation including, but not limited to, planting, harvesting and tillage practices on research plots.
- Assist in daily maintenance of grounds and buildings.
Minimum Qualifications
- No experience necessary, just a willingness to learn.
Compensation Pay Range:
$14-$16 /hour
The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.
EEO Statement
The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.
The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources
Location:
Durham
Salary Grade:
Adjunct Hourly Staff 00
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Farm Worker
Confirm your degree qualifies
Farm Worker roles on OPT require a direct connection to your degree. Agricultural science, soil science, environmental studies, and food systems programs are the clearest matches. Document how your coursework applies to the specific tasks in each job posting.
Target year-round operations
Seasonal farms may not provide enough continuous employment to satisfy OPT requirements. Prioritize employers running year-round operations, such as greenhouse facilities, large-scale produce farms, or integrated livestock operations, where consistent full-time hours are more reliably available.
Clarify employment structure upfront
Some agricultural employers hire through labor contractors rather than directly. Confirm which entity is your legal employer before accepting an offer, since your EAD must reflect authorized employment and your records need to show a verifiable employer for SEVP reporting purposes.
Update your DSO before starting
Notify your Designated School Official before beginning any Farm Worker position. Your employer name, address, and job title must be reported to SEVP within ten days of starting work. Missing this window puts your OPT authorization at risk regardless of your employment status.
Document the degree-to-role connection
If asked to justify OPT eligibility, prepare a written explanation connecting your academic training to your farm duties. Precision agriculture, pest management, irrigation systems, and crop science are strong bridges between formal education and hands-on agricultural work.
Plan around OPT end dates for STEM
Agricultural science degrees from STEM-designated programs may qualify for a 24-month OPT extension. Verify your program's CIP code with your DSO early. Employers willing to file an I-983 training plan give you significantly more time to build experience in the field.
Farm Worker OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Farm Worker job qualify for OPT authorization?
It depends on your degree field. OPT requires your job to be directly related to your major. If you studied agricultural science, environmental science, sustainable agriculture, or a related discipline, a Farm Worker role can qualify. A general labor position with no connection to your coursework would not satisfy the requirement.
Can I work for a seasonal farm on OPT without violating my status?
Yes, but you need to be careful. OPT permits up to 90 days of unemployment during the standard 12-month period. If a seasonal position ends before your OPT expires and you cannot find follow-on employment, those days count against your unemployment limit. Prioritize employers with consistent, full-time hours to stay within the rules.
Where can I find Farm Worker jobs that are open to OPT students?
Migrate Mate lists Farm Worker roles from employers familiar with hiring international students on OPT. Filtering by work authorization type helps you avoid wasting time on postings that exclude F-1 workers. Browse Migrate Mate to find positions where employers have already indicated openness to OPT candidates in agricultural roles.
Do Farm Worker employers need to file any paperwork to hire me on OPT?
No USCIS petition is required for OPT employment. Your EAD card is your work authorization document, and the employer simply verifies it during I-9 onboarding. However, your DSO must update your SEVIS record with the employer's details within ten days of your start date, so prompt communication with your international student office is essential.
Can a Farm Worker job lead to H-2A or H-1B sponsorship after OPT?
H-2A visa is a temporary agricultural worker visa for non-specialty occupations and is not a path forward for F-1 graduates. H-1B visa sponsorship requires a specialty occupation tied to a bachelor's degree, which most general farm labor roles do not meet. Graduates in agricultural science or agronomy in supervisory or technical roles have a stronger case for H-1B sponsorship than production workers.