Queens County Farm Museum
The Queens County Farm Museum is located on 47 acres (190,000 m2) of the New York City neighborhood of Glen Oaks, Queens. The address is 73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park, New York, 11004. This historic farm occupies the city's largest remaining tract of undisturbed farmland (in operation since 1697), and is still a working farm today. The site features restored farm buildings from three different centuries, a greenhouse, planting fields, livestock, and various examples of vintage farm equipment. Queens Farm practices sustainable agriculture and has a four-season growing program. The museum includes the Adriance Farmhouse which is a New York City Landmark and on the National Register of Historic Places. Free guided tours of the farmhouse are offered to the public Saturdays and Sundays year-round. Hayrides are offered on weekends (Sat & Sun) from April thru October. An on-site seasonal farmstand featuring Queens Farm vegetables takes place every Wednesday thru Sunday (12-5) from June thru October. For more information on public programs at Queens County Farm Museum, visit http://www.queensfarm.org.
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