Olive harvest jobs
The olive harvest is the biggest seasonal farm job in Greece. From late October to February, olive growers across the country look for farm workers to bring in the crop before it goes to the mill.
Season
October – February
October to February. Green table olives in Halkidiki are picked earlier, in September and October, while olives for oil are harvested well into winter.
What the work involves
- Laying nets under the trees
- Beating the branches by hand, with a rake or an electric harvester
- Gathering the olives and clearing out leaves and twigs
- Filling and loading the sacks
- Taking the olives to the mill
Where the work is
- Crete
- Messinia
- Laconia
- Lesvos
- Halkidiki
- Aetolia-Acarnania
- Phocis (Amfissa)
- Corfu
Looking for work
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Find farm workersFrequently asked questions
When does the olive harvest start?
Usually in late October or November, depending on the region and the variety, and it runs until January or February. Table olives are picked earlier.
Do I need experience to work in the olive harvest?
Not for laying nets, gathering or filling sacks; you learn those on the first day. Growers usually want someone experienced for the electric harvester.
How do I know what a job pays?
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