Seasonal Work in the USA
Agricultural Positions
All positions for 2010 have been filled. Positions for 2011 will be listed soon.

Eligibility Calculator Are you 18 to 50 years old (Inclusive)? yes no You understand this program involves physical labour? yes no You have had experience working in an agricultural enviroment? yes no You have / will have a RSA passport?) yes no You understand that you will need to pay for your airfare through OVC? yes no You understand that your airfare cost will be refunded on completion of your contact ? yes no You understand that you will need to pay for your US visa (Approx $231)? yes no You understand that you will need to purchace travel insurance through the OVC? yes no You understand that you are not to pay any agency fees for this program? yes no You understand that you will need to take approximately R3000 spending money yes no

Agricultural visa U.S.A

Position Seasonal work in the USA, is now easier and way more affordable for South Africans. Apply for free with absolutely no administration or program fees. If accepted, you will only need to pay for your airfare which is refunded in full on completion of your work contract. Its also nessesary to pay for your visa and take out travel insurance, yet this seasonal work opportunity is way more affordable and accessable to the average South African Description WE HAVE HAD SUCH A BRILLIANT RESPONSE TO THIS PROGRAM, AND SEEING WE ARE COMING TO THE END OF THE SEASON WE CAN ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATION FROM FARMERS WHO HAVE HAD MORE THAN 3 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN FARMING AS A CAREER. CURRENT CONTRACTS (Please note all information is subject to change) Agronomy Job Opportunity , South Dakota Wheat Growers, Aberdeen, South Dakota  - (H2B Visa) Job Description ---- Deliver products and services to customers in a prompt, reliable manner.  Assist in maintenance & cleanliness of facility, equipment and grounds.  Assist in loading and blending all grains.  Operate machinery & equipment as required.  Prepare rail cars for loading and shipment.  Greet customers in courteous manner.  Understand and follow all safety and company rules and regulations.     Hours ----40 hours per week; Overtime varies. Job Duration --- April 1st, 2010 through December 15th, 2010. Housing --- Average housing ranges from $200 to $400 per month. This housing will be arranged however it will be deducted off your wages. Airline Tickets ---- PLEASE NOTE - THis position is an H2B visa and your AIRLINE TICKET IS NOT REFUNDED TO YOU. Experience --- No experience necessary.  Able to drive semi trucks.  Agricultural and manual labor background very beneficial.         Additional Requirements ----Equivalent to CDL Drivers License.   Weed Control Job Opportunity  Miller, South Dakota (H2B) Job Description --- Will work under supervision of invasive weed control manager or crew leader.  Control invasive weed by applying chemicals to infested areas with spot spraying equipment.  Record and file records on applications as law requires.  Use navigational tools to locate infested areas.  Maintain application equipment for mechanical and operational readiness.  Extensive travelling required, long periods away from home. Hours ---- 40 hours per week; Overtime varies. Job Duration ---- April 1st, 2010 through November 30th, 2010. Housing ----- Average housing ranges from $200 to $400 per month. Experience ---- Must have valid driver’s license.  Ability to obtain South Dakota applicators license within two weeks of hire.         Additional Requirements --- None.     Grain Farming Job Opportunity, Berlin, North Dakota  (H2A) Job Description ------  Set, operate and maintain all types of farming equipment to prepare, plant, cultivate, fertilize, harvest and haul crops.  General farm related duties such as picking rocks, servicing & routine maintenance of irrigation systems, buildings and all farm equipment.       Hours ---- 40 hours per week; Overtime varies. Job Duration ---- March 1st, 2010 through December 31st, 2010. Housing ----- Housing is provided free of charge to the worker. Experience --- Must have farming and farming equipment experience.       Additional Requirements ----  None Cattle & Grain Farming Job Opportunity, Berlin, North Dakota (H2A) Job Description -----Attend livestock; calve out 300 head of cows, plant soybeans, corn and wheat.  Put up hay, combine, operate farm equipment, and perform general farm maintenance and duties.           Hours -----40 hours per week; Overtime varies. Job Duration ----March 15th, 2010 through December 30th, 2010. Housing---- Housing is provided free of charge to the worker. Experience ----- Must have farming, farming equipment and cattle experience.   Additional Requirements ----  Ability to drive large grain trucks.   Equipment Operator Job Opportunity O’Neil, Imperial, Silver Creek & North Bend, Nebraska (H2A) Job Description --- General farm duties to include operation of equipment to prepare, plant, harvest and haul crops.  Maintain and service irrigation systems.  Set pumps in fields and tear down pumps for irrigation purposes.  Routine maintenance and repairs as needed to farm equipment and property.   Hours ----40 hours per week; Overtime varies. Job Duration ----March 15th, 2010 through December 1st, 2010. Housing---- Housing is provided free of charge to the worker. Experience ----- Farming experience, manual labor, truck driving and/or mechanical background preferred.         Horticultural/Landscaping Job Opportunity, Aberdeen, South Dakota  (H2A) Job Description -----Plant trees and shrubs; stake, trim, water plants, load, move trees and shrubs.  Tasks will include hoeing, operating, mowing and trimming equipment to chop weeds around seedlings, trees, shrubs and other plantings as needed.  May also assist in setting up of sheds, preparing of seed beds and general repair and maintenance of equipment and nursery.       Hours ---- 40 hours per week; Overtime varies. Job Duration -----March 1st, 2010 through December 31st, 2010. Housing -----Housing is provided free of charge to the worker. Experience ----  No experience necessary.  Manual labor background preferred.     Additional Requirements ----  Ability to work long hours in extreme temperatures Pheasant Farm Job Opportunity ,Ipswich, South Dakota  (H2A) Job Description ---- Gathering, washing, racking and transferring eggs.  Daily chores, cleaning barns, c$onstructing pens, moving birds to pens, catching roosters and delivering roosters.  General upkeep and sanitation of operation.       Hours -----40 hours per week; Overtime varies. Job Duration------ February 1st, 2010 through November 30th, 2010. Housing------  Housing is provided free of charge to the worker. Experience ---Farming background and especially poultry background preferred.       Beekeeping Job (H2A) Area --- Carrington, North Dakota Job Description --- Assist with all aspects of commercial beekeeping.  Lifting bee boxes, operating forklifts, loading flatbed trucks with bees to be transported to bee yards, setting up bee yards and feeding bees.  Check honey flow, as well as harvest and extract honey from frames.  Fill barrels with honey.  Sanitize work areas and perform routine maintenance.     Hours --- 40 hours per week; Overtime varies. Job Duration --- February 20th, 2010 through December 1st, 2010. Housing --- Housing is provided free of charge to the worker. Experience --- Experience in beekeeping greatly preferred.  Workers not experienced must show a desire or passion to learn about beekeeping and honey production.  Not afraid/allergic to bees/pollen.  Applicants must be able to lift 75 lbs. repetitively.  **BEEKEEPING IS A VERY LABOR INTENSIVE POSTION AND WILL INVOLVE LIFTING UP TO 75 POUND HIVES ALL DAY LONG DURING PORTIONS OF THE SEASON** Eligibility PLEASE NOTE SEEING WE ARE COMING TO THE END OF THE SEASON WE CAN ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATION FROM APPLICANTS WHO HAVE HAD MORE THAN 3 YEARS EXPERIENCE AS A FARMER.     Start/Finish Dates Departures are from Now until Feb/March 2010 - Seasons Vary. Once your I-94/Visa has expired you are required to return home unless you can secure another H2A position.  If you can we can extend your stay of status for up to 3 years. You must know that if you desert the job your visa will be revoked and you will be required to return home immediately.  Also, you are only eligible to work for the employer listed on your visa. Visa Info H2A & H2B Visas. Agents are prohibited from charging any fees connected to this visa. This means that the entire application and placement is free. Visa Rules: * Once your I-94 visa has expired you are required to return home unless you have secured another H2A job placement. * If you find another job USA employment can extend your stay of status for up to 3 years. * If you desert your job your visa will be revoked and you will be required to return home immediately. * You are ONLY eligiable to work for the employer listed on your visa. Cost Admin fee Free Service fee Free Program fee Free Other fees Free Visa fees $231.00 Travel Insurance R1200.00 for 12 m Airfare (approx) Between R11 000 - R13 000.00 (This is refunded by your employer if you are on an H2A contract) Recommended Spending Money R5000.00 Application www.ovc.co.za    Apply online only if you have more than 3 years experience in Farming. More Info Wages, Are dependant from the Job offer Travel for H2A visa applications ONLY Employer will pay workers inbound travel expenses upon completion of 50% of job contract and will pay outbound travel expenses upon completion of 100% of job contract.  Travel to and from worksite will be provided by employer free of charge to the worker.   H2B visa applicants will need to be responsible for their OWN airline ticket to America and back. Three-Quarters Guarantee All placed workers are guaranteed at least ¾’s of the job offer.  Workers must understand that agricultural jobs are extremely versatile.  Normally hours greatly exceed 40 hours per week.  However, agriculture is a unique industry in that it is contingent upon uncontrollable factors, such as weather patterns.  Therefore, the ¾’s guarantee is set in place to protect the worker in the event that such circumstances impair the season’s expectations