From Spring through Fall, individuals ages 18 & older are invited to work in the growing fields alongside our farmers weekly. Prepare to get dirty! Tasks are often physically strenuous, so we recommend wearing weather-appropriate, outdoor work attire (hat, sunglasses, layers, rain gear, gloves, closed-toed shoes, etc.) and packing a water bottle and snacks.

Volunteering in our Crop Crew has various benefits including meeting a community of like-minded people, gaining hands-on skills in agriculture, getting exercise and experiencing the calm of Queens Farm’s natural surroundings. All experience levels are welcome.

  • WHEN: April 23–October 29, 2024; Every Tuesday & Select Sundays; 10am–12pm and 1pm–3pm
  • WHERE: Queens County Farm Museum, 73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park, NY 11004
  • REGISTRATION: Free 

Schedule (Tuesdays)

Every Tuesday, 4/23-10/29Assorted Farm Tasks

Weeding, planting, harvesting, mulching, and/or other farm tasks as needed

Schedule (Select Sundays)

May 19Tomato Planting

Help us plant a variety of tomatoes. We'll take our tomatoes from the nursery to the field, dig out hundreds of small holes in the planting beds, and tuck the small tomato plants into their new homes.

June 23Peas & Garlic Scapes Harvest

Garlic scapes grow from each garlic bulb in order to start producing seeds. In an effort to redirect energy back to the bulb, we will be harvesting the scapes from our ~10,000 garlic bulb field. If time allows, we will venture over to the Snap and Snow pea beds for a harvest of peas.

July 14Garlic Harvest

Mid-July is when our garlic plants are at maturity and ready to pull out of the ground. We will harvest the garlic, gently knock off some soil, and prepare it to be cured in our greenhouse.

August 18Melon & Potatoes Harvest

Ready for some heavy lifting? We’ll start with the watermelons and cantaloupes. This is a true team effort as the heavy melons require an assembly line of helpers to transport them from the field to the harvest carts. If time allows, we will hop over to the potato beds for another harvest.

September 29Winter Squash Harvest

Winter squash harvest signals a passing of the torch from summer to fall. We will be harvesting our various squash varieties: butternut, delicata, and kabocha.

October 27Garlic Planting

Help start the garlic cycle by planting next year's bulbs.

Please note Sunday volunteer programming is subject to change without notice (Mother Nature can be unpredictable!)

Fast FAQs:

  • Volunteers must be 18 or older.
  • Volunteer hours are 10am–12pm and 1pm–3pm. Pre-registration is required as availability for each date is limited.
  • Upon arrival, walk down the main road to the "Volunteer Check-in Station'' (there will be a tent with a table). A farmer will be there from 9:50am–10:10am, and 12:50pm–1:10pm to greet you. Late arrivals should still plan on stopping by the tent to sign in and follow directions to the activity site. 
  • Prepare to get dirty! Wear proper outdoor work attire (hat, sunglasses, layers, rain gear, gardening gloves, closed-toed boots/shoes, etc.). The farm will provide gloves.
  • Bring a water bottle to stay hydrated and remember to use sun protection.
  • Bring snacks/lunch with you; there is no café on site.
  • Tasks may be physically strenuous, and can include weeding, mulching, turning compost, or harvesting, depending on the needs of the farm that day.
  • All experience levels welcome; no experience necessary.
  • Free street parking and bike parking available. The farm is also accessible by public transit.
  • Queens Farm has public restrooms on site.
  • Volunteer tasks are rain or shine.
  • Registration intended for individuals only. If you are interested in group volunteering, please email [email protected] or call 718-347-3276.
  • Activities do not include hands-on work with our livestock; only field work.
  • Volunteers are encouraged to stay for the whole time slot.
  • If your plans change and you can no longer join us, please email [email protected] to cancel your registration and allow another volunteer to register in your place.
  • If you are sick, please stay home for your health and the health of others. We ask that all volunteers review our Health & Hygiene policy here and review this video detailing Farm Food Safety practices.

QUESTIONS? Email [email protected] Mon–Fri and and a member of our team will get back to you.

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  • Queens County Farm Museum
  • 73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park, NY, 11004 US
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Serving in a volunteer position requires good judgment and management of reasonable risks. Volunteers are required to follow staff instructions at all times. Volunteers shall act honestly and ethically while in the performance of their volunteer duties. Volunteers are expected to treat all farm employees, volunteers, visitors, and other community members with respect, courtesy, and dignity, and shall not harass, bully, or mistreat any such individuals. Volunteers shall not discriminate and shall be respectful of ethnic, national, cultural and other differences. Volunteers shall obey all applicable local, state, and federal laws while acting on behalf of Queens Farm, including all laws and regulations that govern appropriate conduct in the workplace. Refrain from volunteering while under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs. Volunteers who do not comply with these rules are subject to removal. Queens County Farm Museum staff retain the right to refuse volunteer service at their sole discretion.
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Your entry and presence on the event premises constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction of any and all recorded media of your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose whatsoever in perpetuity in connection with the Queens County Farm Museum and its initiatives, including, by way of example only, use on websites, in social media, news and advertising.

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• Queens Farm is smoke-free. Smoking is not allowed anywhere on the premises.
• Do not pick produce, or flowers, walk into growing fields or climb trees.
• For the health of our livestock, please do not feed animals anything except food for sale on site.
• Pets are not allowed, for the safety of the farm animals and visitors. Service animals are permitted as described by the ADA.
• Queens Farm is home to a variety of livestock including hens, steer, alpacas, sheep, goats and pigs, who live in designated coops and paddocks on the farm. Guests are required to remain outside of fenced areas at all times during their visit.
• Our 47 acres of grounds contain wooded areas, which are home to local wildlife. Do not feed or approach any animals you may encounter in their natural habitat.
• Strollers, backpacks, and bottled water are permitted on the grounds. No designated storage for strollers, bags, or coats.
• For the safety of our staff and visitors, there is no bicycling, rollerblading or electric scootering is allowed on-site. Bicycle racks are available on-site.
• Casual visitor photography is permitted, however staged photos, photo shoots and commercial photography requires a farm issued permit and payment of applicable fees.

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