Farm Labor

H-2A seasonal job with BATTS FARMS, LLC in Water Valley, Kentucky. Pay: $14.33/hr. Work period: 2027-01-13 to 2027-11-10. Positions: 3. About 35 hours a week. The employer's full description is in English on the official DOL job order.

The employer will furnish, without charge, all tools, supplies, and equipment required in the performance of the specified work. Workers will be charged for any willful damage or loss of such tools and equipment.

Diversified crops: corn, beans, wheat, hay & straw
Workers may fill planters with seed from 50lb. Bags.
Workers may operate equipment to prepare fields.
Workers may spray crops for weeds and grass.
Workers may apply water and fertilizers.
Workers may restock trucks and equipment with seed bags.
Workers may use equipment to prepare fields for planting.


Alternative Work:
This could include workers preparing barns, preparing land for planting, draining fields, maintenance of tools and equipment, and other work that is directly related to crops and activities for which the worker was hired. Such work will be offered when climate or crop conditions preclude working in the primary activities stated above. Alternative work may only be required if the first week wage guarantee listed in 20 CFR 653.501 is invoked.

Work period: 2027-01-13 to 2027-11-10. Positions: 3.

Requirements: General Conditions:
Workers will begin at an assigned time, 7:00 am and continue until 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. If work is available beyond normal workdays the employer may offer, but not require, the worker the opportunity to work additional hours. Workers are not required to work the Sabbath Day or Federal Holidays. Workers may be required to work in the fields are wet with dew or rain and should have suitable clothing for conditions including light rain and temperatures ranging from 60 degrees to more than 100 degrees. Workers will be trained for two days (16 Hours) after which the worker will be to perform all listed job duties in an effective manner.
Employees may be subject to random drug tests, post-employment at employer's cost.
0-2 MONTHS CROP EXPERIENCE REQUIRED