Hands-On Farm Assistant — Part-Time, Year-Round

Nyfarmlandfinder; New York (NY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Dashing Star Farm in Millerton, NY seeks a part-time farm worker to join a small, pasture-based operation. Work will be on-site with 15–20 hours per week, with some flexibility for livestock needs and weather. Weekend morning animal chores may be required; future expansion to full time is possible.

No housing provided. Responsibilities include feeding and watering sheep and poultry, barn maintenance, wool handling, egg collection, and general farm tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care for sheep and poultry, including feeding, watering and moving livestock as needed.
• Perform barn cleaning, beddings, and general farm maintenance.
• Assist with lambing season monitoring and basic veterinary-related tasks under supervision.
• Collect eggs and manage poultry housing and sanitation.
• Assist with wool handling, shearing support, and sorting of wool.
• Move irrigation hoses, maintain waterers and troughs, and manage grazing shifts.

Job description

Dashing Star Farm in Millerton, NY seeks a part-time farm worker to join a small, pasture-based operation. Work will be on-site with 15–20 hours per week, with some flexibility for livestock needs and weather. Weekend morning animal chores may be required; future expansion to full time is possible.

No housing provided. Responsibilities include feeding and watering sheep and poultry, barn maintenance, wool handling, egg collection, and general farm tasks.