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5. The first official name of the farm was the Adriance Farm Park, honoring the family that first worked this land back from 1697 to 1808! After the maze visit the Adriance homestead which preserves a view into their daily lifestyle.
7. Long before colonial days, this land was home to the Matinecock-Algonquin peoples, whose rich cultural traditions are honored through special events held at the farm today. Talk about layers of history!
8. The Queens Farm site is protected not only as a New York City Landmark but also listed on the National Register of Historic Places, safeguarding its legacy for generations to come.

1. In addition to growing vegetables, we grow community—hosting vibrant cultural events like the Thunderbird American Indian Powwow, Holi Festival, and other multicultural celebrations to serve the most diverse county in the United States. More than 190 nationalities call Queens home.
2. Today, Queens Farm grows over 200 varieties of fruits and vegetables all certified naturally grown. That’s over 40,000 pounds of farm fresh produce some of which you can buy and cook tomorrow at home!
3. Between 1960 and 1975 New York State’s farmland was cut in half from 13.4 million acres to 7 million acres. The creation of Queens County Farm was a significant symbol by the state to save our farmland. FYI, since 1975 we still have about 7 million acres!
4. While Queens County Farm Museum’s story stretches back more than 328 years to 1697. These 47 acres have been in continuous agricultural production—making this land the longest continually farmed site in New York State.
6. There was music in the air when we began this grand adventure in 1975. Our NYC farmhands were heard singing the #1 song “Thank God I’m a Country Boy” by John Denver.
8. This field below you is Pesticide and Herbicide free. The corn around you is non-GMO. This and other agricultural practices allowed the Nationally Grown.org to certify this Maze as a “Naturally Grown Field.”