Bright and clean efficiency apartment available in Lamoille County beginning 9/1/2026. Appliances and utilities are included. Reduced rent for part-time work/trade on a small farm. This would be a great fit for someone who has another job, but is looking to pick up approx. 15 hours a week helping out around the property. This is a year-round rental. It is a separate living space above a horse barn. Summer tasks would be helping with animal care, barn cleaning and some property upkeep. Winter tasks would include snow plowing as needed, help with animal care and loading an outdoor wood boiler in the evenings. Low-key environment. Reliability, compatibility and consistency are most important. Afternoon, evening and occasional weekend help would be most helpful. 

The New England Poultry Company is looking for multiple employees for Farm Hand positions.  The New England Poultry Company is a family farm in West Charleston, VT focused on raising chicken for New England and the surrounding areas. At The New England Poultry Company we prioritize innovation, animal welfare, and strive to support great careers in agriculture for our team while growing a superior product.  

Responsibilities:

The candidate's main responsibilities are to tend to the farm's poultry raised in both barns and on pasture. This includes but is not limited to:

-Feeding and watering.

-Moving poultry to and on pastures

-Cleaning and bedding barns

-Collecting and recording data when necessary  

-Assisting elsewhere as needed

Preferred Experience and Skills

Working with livestock

Equipment operation (tractors, skid steers, trucks and trailers)

Strong attention to detail

Requirements:

Work comfortably with livestock

Lift 50 pounds repeatedly

Work in adverse weather conditions

Work easily with others

Maintain a positive attitude 

Flexibility with a fast-paced environment

Maintain a valid driver’s license

Other Information

40+ hours per week 

Competitive Wages

Paid overtime

Accrued Paid Time Off

Weekly Pay

401K with match

Employee housing options available!

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Golden Apple Family Farm in Charlotte is a VOF-certified, highly diversified, small farm seeking full-time or part-time labor for the 2026 farm season with opportunity for extension of part-time labor beyond the season.  

The farm currently has need for work in all areas of the farm - poultry, sheep management, greenhouse and field gardens, cut flowers, perennial garden maintenance, and berry management.  Work experience in at least some of the areas above is required, and there will be opportunity to learn new skills in the role.  The job requires significant physical activity and outdoor exposure with a physical capacity to carry up to 50#.  Communication skills and record keeping will also be important for our relationships with our customers and community partners and for our ongoing VOF certification.  There is no housing, and transportation to the farm will be necessary.  Our farm is currently being maintained only with labor from our family, including our four children who will be a constant presence on the property.  Starting pay of $20/hr with opportunity for higher wages based on significant experience or performance in the role.  Work schedule is negotiable.  References will be a part of the application process.

Interested applicants can reach out by email to [email protected] with a brief statement of interest and experience.