How old do you have to be?
Must be 13 years or older. Our crews are made
of junior high and high school workers, we do not hire an adult crew, except for supervisory positions.
When do we start work?
Rouging usually starts around the last week of June and a detasseling season can
start anywhere from July 6 through July 10.
How
long does the season last?
Detasseling season usually last around three weeks, but can go into a fourth week.
How much do you pay for Rouging/Detasseling?
Our rouging pay is $8.00 per hour. Detasseling is paid by the row. The
system is still designed to reward teamwork and employees who pay attention to detail. Exceptional performance and quality
work is expected.
What time do we start?
The workday starts in the field by 6:00 a.m. Times
may be adjusted to avoid the hottest part of the day and each day can vary.
Where
do you pickup and drop-off?
We pick up at the North Bend City Auditorium and Fremont at Ronin Park. Pick up time is prompt and we expect
everyone to be in place ready to load the bus at least 10 minutes in advance. Drop-off is at the same place as pick
up. The length of the days do vary, but we usually have a good idea of how long our work day will be by the end of the
previous day, so we can inform employees as to when we will be returning to the bus site.
Where are the fields located?
Our fields are located approximately five miles East of North Bend right off of Hwy 30 and all of our fields are within five
miles of each other. We are approximately 10-15 minutes from Fremont.
Who do we work for?
You are hired by and work for NBS Detasseling a company out of Seward that has been in the detasseling business for over
30 years.
Lunch, Snacks and Water?
Each employee is responsible for their own lunches, snacks and water.
We recommend packing a large lunch with lots of snacks, something that will not spoil on the bus, and at least a gallon jug
of water. Beebe Seed Farms also provides water.
Restrooms?
Some of the fields are located on the homestead, employees can use facilities
located in the shop at the farm, otherwise there are portables located in the fields.
What type of Clothing/Shoes do we need?
We recommend dressing in layers. An old t-shirt under something long-sleeved and long pants with shorts underneath.
The mornings can be wet with dew, this can cause you to get cold before the sun gets higher in the sky, but by afternoon long
sleeves and pants can be too hot. Hats and bandannas can be worn to help protect the head and face. An old
pair of tennis shoes works the best since you will be doing a lot of walking. We do not recommend work boots because
they will get too heavy and sandals/flip flops are not allowed due to the feet being exposed to the elements of the fields.
