All animal waste generating in our hog operation is utilized as organic fertilizer for our corn production operation. The manure generated throughout the year is applied to crop fields twice a year according to strict application and utilization plans. Manure is applied in the fall from late September through December when crops are removed, and the ground is not frozen. In the spring, application occurs in late March through June before the corn is planted. Additional seasonal help is needed for this labor-intensive part of our production cycle. Laborers are responsible for preparing, maintaining, cleaning, and operating all machinery and equipment used for the handling of the manure. Liquid slurry manure is pumped into tanker applicators to be applied directly to crop fields or is pumped through an umbilical hose system utilizing pumps, tractors, and hoses to move the manure to the crop fields. Washing and disinfecting at the facilities where manure is removed may also be completed.
Additionally, our farm utilizes seasonal help throughout fall corn harvest. Employees may assist with all aspects of corn production. Harvest would start in early fall and run through late fall. Job duties may include operating, maintaining, and cleaning of various farm equipment and hauling agricultural commodities from one location on the farm to another location on the farm as needed throughout the fall. Equipment to be operated/driven from farms/fields owned or operated by the employer to farms/fields owned or operated by the employer may include ATV, pickups, semi-trucks, semi-trucks hauling manure tanks, tractors, combine harvesters, and other farm equipment on employer owned farm. See addendum to ETA 790 for additional information and details.
Employment period: Sep 15, 2026 – Nov 30, 2026
