Friday, August 29, 2014

Queens, New York City - Queens County Farm Museum

The Queens County Farm Museum is a 47-acre (12 ha) historical farm located in the Floral Park neighborhood of Queens. The farm dates back to the late 17th century and today the largest tract of farmland in New York City that is still in operation. The farm features a farmhouse, greenhouse complex, barn, vintage farm machinery, livestock, orchard, and planting fields. Livestock include cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, hens, geese, ducks, and honey bees. A visit to the Queens County Farm Museum is free. 

Queens County Farm Museum, New York City
Farm house at the County Farm Museum by Maffilms13

Queens County Farm Museum, New York City
Geese and ducks at the farm by Jim Henderson

Queens County Farm Museum, New York City
The barn house by Jim Henderson

Queens County Farm Museum, New York City
A farm machine by Jim Henderson

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