annual reportqueens county farm museum 2015-16 volume xliOperated by Colonial Farmhouse Restoration Society of Bellerose, Inc.

mission

The mission of the Farm Museum

is to preserve, restore and interpret

the site. Through educational

programs, events and museum

services we educate the public

as to the significance of Queens

County’s agricultural and

horticultural past and heighten

awareness of present-day practices.

1 education

2 agriculture

3 public programs

p 1 A Letter from the Board President

p 2 A Letter from the Executive Director

p 3

p 11

p 21

p 25 Get Involved

p 27 Supporters

p 28 Financials

contents

We are now in our 41st year of operations and by all measure-ments have become an important

fixture in the cultural life of Queens. We are proud that so many have come to rely on the Queens County Farm Museum as an important cultural and recreational outlet for themselves and their families. We continue to see high attendance at our events which challenges our ability to serve adequately – what an incredible problem to have! This reality makes us continue to evaluate our programs and look for ways to better manage overly popular events. Our ambitious capital program continues to move forward. Work is proceeding on the reconstruction of our greenhouse complex, and design work has begun for important upgrades to the Horse Barn Complex, the building which serves as our main offices upstairs, and public assembly downstairs. Last year in this space we remarked that the NY City Council seat that serves the Farm Museum was vacant. Happily, that seat has now been filled by Barry Grodenchik who has hit the ground running by providing funding for our operations in his first year in office. And despite the fact that there is a state-wide ban on what is referred to as “member items” (appropriations initiated by members of the legislature), our State Senator Tony Avella was able to get us an important expense budget grant.

a message from james a. trent, board president

The Farm as Cultural Institution

James A. Trent, Board President

We invite more of you to not just attend our events, but to develop a closer relationship with the farm by becoming a volunteer or even a Member of our Society which has certain benefits available only to members. And it can’t be repeated often enough that our success is a team effort by our outstanding staff, our superlative Executive Director Amy Boncardo, and our dedicated Board of Directors. In reaching beyond our inner circle, we’d like to recognize the support we receive from the Department of Parks and Recreation, the Department of Design and Construction, the Historic House Trust, and our elected officials at the City and State levels. Special recognition goes to our many visitors who have made us the busiest farm museum perhaps in the world. All of us at the Farm Museum look forward to continuing to serve you, our devoted public. Look within these pages and marvel at the great accomplishments of our team during this past year.

In 1975 our board president, Mr. James A. Trent, established the Queens County Farm Museum. This was before urban

agriculture and local, sustainable farming practices were on the minds of most. Forty-one years later, over 450 thousand individuals, families, school students, educators, interns, and partner organizations certainly appreciate and benefit from his insight. In these pages you’ll see our progress over the past year and where we are heading in the future. We are excited to share our accomplishments with you!

Thanks to our dedicated, talented staff we have reached new heights in all areas. Our Agriculture team has expanded the use of four-season growing and used creative sustainable growing methods to produce high-quality food raised in harmony with the ecosystem. Our Livestock coordinator has introduced more heritage breeds and established best practices for the care and well-being of our animals. The farm’s Education team has created a vibrant offering of Adult Education programs, rebranded and further enlivened student workshops, and partnered with organizations throughout the City to expand our reach.

We are proud to share this incredible historic, agrarian site with people of all ages and backgrounds. It’s heartwarming to meet

a message from amy fischetti-boncardo, executive director

Making Connections through Agricultureour visitors and find the reasons that each comes to the farm: education, fresh vegetables, livestock, events, or just a quiet day outside. Whatever the reason, we all share a common interest — agriculture.

We have capital projects underway and on the drawing board for the future. Our greenhouse is presently being restored, improvements to the main barn are in design, and a new visitor/education center is in the planning stages. These important projects will benefit all of our visitors and we look forward to sharing updates with you. Thank you to my incredible staff, board of directors, members, volunteers, and corporate and private donors. We are very grateful to the New York City Department of Parks, New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, Borough President Katz, Senator Avella, and Councilman Grodenchik for their unwavering support.

Amy Fischetti-Boncardo, Executive Director

board of directors

James A. Trent President

Robert J. Bishop, Esq. Vice President

Legal Affairs

Dr. Marcia Rudy Vice President

Board Development

John Sandmann Treasurer

Carole Buitrago General Secretary

Thomas J. Diana, P.E. Sergeant-at-Arms

Eugene Andreassi

Linda Blohm

Doris Bodine

Italo DiModica

Gerri Jackson-Wyatt

Helene Kornstein

Ann Moynagh

Stuart M. Nachmias

Katherine B. Paccione

Steven Perry

Kathleen A. Sciortino

Samuel Shapiro, Chair

Dr. Neal Vichinsky

Christina M. Wilkinson

Edward Zebrowski, Jr.

John Krawchuk* NYC Department of

Parks and Recreation Delegate to the Commissioner

Jennifer Walden Weprin* Delegate to Queens

Borough President

*Ex-Officio

qcfm personnel

Amy Boncardo Executive Director

Alexandra Abate Director of Education

Jennifer Griffith Director of Agriculture

Sarah Meyer Director of Sales & Marketing

Gary Mitchell Director of Operations

Frances Erato Director of Finance

Deborah Greig Farm Manager

Cassidy Kirch Education Coordinator

Kelsey Ter Meer Children’s Garden Manager

Lori Ahrenstein Site Rental Coordinator

Steven Eftimiades Caretaker

special thanks to

all of our staff members and volunteers, whose contributions are invaluable to our organization.

No part of this report may be printed without the permission of the Queens County Farm Museum. ©2016 ISSN 11-2508369

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sharing our

environment

share knowledge

LOCAL ROOTSmaking connecting

HISTORYfarm educat

LEARNING HOW

TEEN THUcompost expl

EXPLORATION1 education

our windrow piles using thermometers, magnifying glasses and trowels — looking for compost critters and taking measurements of the decomposition. After their exploring and note-taking, younger students create “seed bombs” (balls made of compost, clay and wildflower seeds) while older students brainstorm in small teams about “campaigning for compost” or how they can get their peers and schools

more actively involved in recycling food scraps. Schools that took part in the program were wildly enthusiastic, and we look forward to sharing it with more young visitors.

with our school-age visitors and provide teachers with a clear understanding of what each program entails. Take a peek at our website to see what we offer and the core values that underlie everything we teach students at the farm.

COMPOST EXPLORERSThrough support from former board member,

Andi Rugg, we introduced a new program to our young learners — Compost Explorers! It’s a combination of STEM learning (Science, Tech-nology, Engineering, & Math) and inquiry-based exploration using our compost area as an outdoor classroom. Students ranging from 2nd–11th grade learn about the science behind composting and why recycling food is import-ant to our ecosystem and waste stream. They explore

rebranded PROGRAMSIn an effort to enhance our curriculum and breathe some fresh air into our school programs, we rebranded our offerings for school year 2015-2016. We created new titles for our seasonal programs and altered or added new activities. Our intention was to increase opportu-nities for age-appropriate, hands-on engagement

impact spotlight Michelle Rodriguez & Anil Parbhudial Bloomberg Arts & Culture Interns

We collaborated with many partners this year, which is

another way we bring new faces to the farm. Studio in

a School worked with us and numerous other cultural

institutions so that we could host summer interns

as part of the Bloomberg Arts & Culture Internship.

Michelle & Anil, from Thomas A. Edison High School,

were an incredible addition to the Queens Farm team!

They learned about visitor engagement, explored

Queens Farm as an outdoor exhibit space, built “polli-

nator hotels” to support bees and other pollinators,

and helped with harvesting and processing crops for

our school year programs.

“My partner and I researched for weeks on how to create a successful pollinator hotel. Coming up with design ideas really helped force my creativity beyond its point. I had no experience with construction tools, so this was something new to learn. The end product was amazing, I was so proud of the pollinator hotels we built.” – michelle rodriguez

Planting Opportunities for Learners of All Ages

It was an exciting year of new developments in the

Education Department! We are proud to create new programs, develop more meaningful partnerships, and bring more visitors to the farm for unique expe-riences on our beautiful grounds.

top ACHIEVEMENTSServed 147,160 students

from NYC and beyond with

farm education programs

this year.

Engaged 30% more Adult

Education participants this

year, traveling to the farm

from Queens, Brooklyn,

Manhattan, NJ, CT, upstate

NY and Nassau County.

“I learned how to card wool and what people used to shear sheep long ago...my favorite part was when I was petting your animals.”

– 2nd grade student, fabrics from the farm

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TEEN THURSDAYSWe hosted Teen Thursdays for another school year, working with Junior High School 185 in Flushing. Our students developed a deep relationship with our mission through a series of seven workshops (one series each semester) focusing on the farm’s

place in the larger context of American history. After the program, students received a “farm pass” as an incentive to return for an event. Several of them visited with their families, bringing their parents and siblings to the farm.

secret to our success A Committed StaffOur programs would not be possible without the

dedication and enthusiasm of our farm educators and

visiting teachers. Thanks to all of you who help to

support the mission of Queens Farm, bringing awareness

of our agricultural practices both past and present!

Education Management Team

Ali Abate Cassidy Kirch

Kelsey Ter Meer Diane Squillari

Farm Educators

Emma Bonanomi Keshia Mejia

Leslie Colon-Nori Francis McGill

Stacey Delise Danny O’Donnell

Medina Diggs Jeval Robinson

Alissa Ebel Adam Sackowitz

Jackie Goulet Carly Shaw

Marty Jackel Jeanine Swift

Nina Livingston Lisa Stein

Chris Lord-Barry Mike Syverson

Karl Nicoleau Renee Tone

Michele Mateus Jeff Tone“Thank you for your time and presentation. My students and I learned so much and it was great to see them so excited.”

– teacher, p.s. 165

A Talented Staff

Farm educators teamed

up on group work days

throughout the year to

maintain our Children’s

Garden, ensuring that this

space remained a welcome

place for families to visit.

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ADULT EDUCATIONOur adult education programming saw a serious boost with the addition of new classes, instructors, and learning on the farm. New offerings included:

the previous year, and the class was featured on Seen in NY, a webisode about unique outdoor educational opportunities for adults in NYC. Veggie Gardening

Basics and Queens Farm Flowers also returned with positive feedback and a desire to see more opportunities for adult visitors to expand their farm experience.

Preserving the Harvest, Weaving Spring Wreaths, and Fundamentals of Watercolor. Beginner Beekeeping returned with higher registration from

“Good atmosphere, very creative and extremely inspiring.”

– student, weaving spring wreaths

“I would love, love, love...to be part of a class ‘like this’ again!” – student, fundamentals of watercolor

Participants of Photography

on the Farm found very

animated subject material

in the chicken yard.

“I enjoyed the small class size, accessibility of the instructor, and proximity to home. The practical demonstrations were excellent.” – student, beginner beekeeping

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local, fresh

biodiversity

growing fields

HONEY, EGGS,seasonal farmstand

SEASONAlivestock rota

HARVEST DAY

TOMATOESplant seeds

COMMUNITY2 agriculture

for humans, pollinators, birds, and other wildlife to thrive in. Our farmers frequently see hawks, migratory birds, and even spotted a bald eagle flying over our fields this past year – not what you expect when you think of NYC!

seasonal FARMSTAND

But the plants we grow are not just for the birds. One of our primary goals is to provide fresh, healthy, responsibly-grown produce for the local community. For the first year ever, we have switched to selling our produce solely through our onsite Seasonal Farmstand rather than participating in additional NYC markets. It feels wonderful to have built solid support from local residents who regularly shop at the farm so that we can put all our energy into this market. To meet the rising demand, we decided to open our Farmstand earlier than usual this year, in mid-May, and offered extended weekend hours to accomodate our customers’ busy schedules.

promoting BIODIVERSITYThis season we have grown 71 different varieties of annual vegetables, 61 varieties of annual flowers, over 25 varieties perennial fruits and vegetables, and over 75 varieties of peren-nial herbs and flowers. That adds up to over 230 varieties of plants grown on the farm, all using organic methods! This diversity creates a healthy and beautiful ecosystem

The Agriculture Department had a

bountiful year both in the fields and within the community. Located in Floral Park – birthplace of America’s first seed catalogue – the farm works hard to preserve Queens’s rich agricultural history of growing vegetables, flowers, bulbs, and trees.

Growing Seeds, Growing Community

from field TO CLASSROOMThis season the Agriculture and Education Departments joined forces to bring some of our fresh produce into farm education programs for school groups. Our team canned 155 pounds of tomatoes, preserving 80 quarts which will be used in our Colonial Kids cooking program offered to school groups in winter.

“I come here because of tastiness of the vegetables, the friendliness of the staff, and how helpful everybody is...including the farm animals!” – linda soriano, farmstand customer

top ACHIEVEMENTSBuilt a cathedral high

tunnel which was used as

a temporary greenhouse

and can be used for future

season extension.

Realized $5,060 in

farmstand sales from food

assistance programs like

SNAP & WIC.

Grew over 230 varieties

of edible plants and

ornamentals this year.

Introduced new Community

Supported Flower program.

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impact spotlight Volunteer ProgramOne way in which our farm community continues to

grow stronger is through our volunteer program. Two

days a week, we facilitate volunteer days for individ-

uals interested in getting their hands in the soil. This

crew plants, harvests, and weeds our fields making

them more productive and well-tended than what our

small team could manage alone. Throughout this past

season, we had 136 volunteers join us on these days!

This year, we developed an educational curriculum as

a way to give back to our volunteers in which relevant

agriculture-related topics were discussed over lunch.

We are so thankful for all the individuals who generously

dedicate their time to Queens Farm and have shaped

the warm, supportive community present here.

“I have just completed my first year of volunteering at Queens Farm. The farmers were an outstanding group – directing our tasks, explaining the process, making suggestions, and showing other ways of accomplishing the task. I enjoyed the weekly educa-tional discussions, with handouts, questions, and explanations. We were able to absorb a lot of helpful information. Although my backyard garden is limited, I intend to use my experiences to produce a better yield next summer, thanks to Queens Farm’s volunteer program.” – aileen williams

shape through small measures like marking our vegetable rows with signage so that visitors can identify which crops are growing or broader efforts like planting perennial flowers in our border areas to add to the beauty of the space. Oftentimes while working in the fields, our farmers themselves will be called upon to answer questions from visitors – and this is just the kind of conversation we want to be a part of! We welcome the opportunity to help bring the farm’s story to life.

activating THE LANDSCAPEWhile the Agriculture Department is responsible for growing the produce at Queens Farm, its goals extend farther beyond that. Positioned in New York City, the farm strives to cultivate an urban oasis that is beautiful, peaceful, and connects us to where our food comes from. By actively managing our fields we hope to create a landscape that promotes dialogue amongst visitors. This approach can take

flower POWEROur flower production was in full bloom this year. We introduced a new Community Supported Flowers (CSF) program, in which members subscribed to receive a weekly bouquet of freshly harvested flowers throughout the growing season. Our Farmstand customers also enjoyed getting creative at our new Make-Your-Own-Bouquet station. In addition, we were able to grow all of the flowers for 15 weddings held at the farm this year.

Many happy customers

designed their own flower

arrangements this year.

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impact spotlight Community Compost ProgramAs public awareness of our Community Compost

drop-off site grows, we continue to see an increase

in the number of local residents utilizing our tumbler

bins to recycle food scraps throughout the year. We’re

excited to offer this option to community members

that want to reduce their environmental footprint,

and we’re grateful to have this added organic material

to use in producing the compost we spread on our

growing fields. This year, our farmers processed over

1,300 pounds of food scraps that were donated to our

tumbler bins.

In an effort to highlight our program and the importance

of composting, we promoted a compost giveaway

how important a role they play in our food system. Our livestock operations are based on the belief that when animals are raised to mimic their natural instincts and environments they are by far happier, healthier and even more productive.

This year we have been able to implement some exciting new changes to improve visitor experiences with our livestock. In the spring, we welcomed four Saanen doe kids (female baby goats) to the farm. These kids have been an

At Queens Farm, we have the extraordinary

opportunity to raise diver-sified livestock on a small farm in New York City. This is a responsibility and challenge that we are excited to share with our visitors on a daily basis. We work hard to respect our animals and showcase

Livestock Shapes the Farm Landscapeenergetic addition and are always willing to interact with our visitors making for a memorable experience. Additionally, we worked to improve in-

teraction with our animals by redesigning a pathway that curves through a wooded section of the farm we call the “North Woods.” Students can now find

Our recently acquired

Saanen kids are provided

ample opportunities to

climb and explore their

environment.

this spring during International Compost Awareness

Week. Visitors who brought in their food scraps during

this time were offered a free bag of Queens Farm compost

to take home. This was a great way to bring in new in-

terest to our program and thank the many community

members who regularly drop-off their food scraps.

We also maintained partnerships with other city

organizations such as NYC Compost Project and

GrowNYC. NYC Compost Project tabled at some of

our events and taught our Adult Education compost

class. With GrowNYC, we hosted a compost build

that utilized over 10,000 lbs of food scraps dropped

off at their Greenmarkets.

During the fall months, we continue to offer Project

Leaf Drop, encouraging residents to bring their

autumn leaves to the farm and keep them out of the

landfill. We’ll recycle this natural resource to make

compost and leaf mulch for our fields.

top ACHIEVEMENTSManagement of North

Woods area of the farm

to expand zones for

livestock rotation and

visitor engagement.

Increased egg production

by 31%, with 3,620 dozens

sold to customers.

Expansion of Queens Farm

fiber program including

partnership with Purl Soho,

a Manhattan yarn store.

livestock ROTATIONThe more veteran goats of the farm have been up to some important work in

themselves face to face with a sheep grazing in our woods while learning about the wool fiber that sheep produce to stay warm in the winter.

the North Woods, helping to bring invasive plants under control. It is a combination of the goats’ agility, immunity to poison ivy, and insatiable hunger that make them the ideal candidates for the job. We plan to continue putting our goats to work on this project in order to restore the natural balance of our woodland areas and establish a new nature path for visitors to enjoy in the future.

By systematically rotating our livestock to different areas of the farm, our farmers also add diversity to their diet and mini-mize parasite pressure in

paddocks. In addition, this presents an opportunity for children and adults to learn more about sustainable farming practices.

highlighting HERITAGE BREEDSJust as we showcase a diverse variety of plants in our fields, we are also committed to raising a number of Heritage breeds of livestock including Dexter steers, Cotswold sheep, and Berkshire pigs. As an educational site, it is im-portant to us to highlight and conserve traditional, historic breeds of animals whenever possible.

eggs, honey AND WOOLAs we tell the students who visit, we are indeed a working farm. With over 200 laying hens on site, we are happy to continue to be a supplier of fresh, local eggs to our community. The wildflower honey that our Italian honeybees produce continues to be in high demand, as custom-ers’ interest in raw, local honey for allergy relief remains constant. And our fiber program continues to grow, with skeins of yarn from our sheep and alpacas being produced which are naturally dyed by our farmers from plants grown on site.

Look close and you’ll

see the Queen bee

surrounded by her

protective worker bees.

33rd annual

sing for hope pianos

queens county fair

THUNDERBIRD POWWOWspring sheep shearing

BARNYARDchildren’s

FALL FESTIVAL

AMAZING MAIZE MAZEfarmy flicks

PUMPKIN PATCH3 public programs

spring SHEEP SHEARINGThe public is invited to observe as our sheep get their annual spring haircuts. This year’s event featured traditional blade shearing by livestock manager John Agostinho, wool spinning & dyeing demos, and a learn-to-knit station.

top ACHIEVEMENTSRecord attendance for

The Amazing Maize Maze

of 20,705 people.

Over 2,000 competitors

took part in Blue Ribbon

competitions at the

Queens County Fair.

Over 100 individual and

corporate volunteers helped

at our events.

For the convenience of our

visitors, we started offer-

ing online ticket sales via

Eventbrite.com.

queens COUNTY FAIROver 12,000 people enjoyed a weekend of country-style fun at the 33rd Annual Queens County Fair. Best-in-Show blue ribbons were awarded to 14 talented competitors in a broad range of categories which included: Culinary Arts, Horticulture, Arts, Crafts, Produce and Livestock. We were proud to present our Community Service Award to Mr. Bruce D. Bergbom posthumously for his many years of dedicated service as a board member and County Fair Livestock Division Chairman.

farmy FLICKSThis is one of our newest additions! There’s something special about watching a farm-themed movie... in a barn... on a farm in NYC. Admission to this kid-friendly event is free, and families have taken to the idea with over 100 people in attendance at the last screening.

the amazing MAIZE MAZEThanks to the generosity of Con Edison, the Farm Museum has been getting people lost in the corn for 13 years. We are proud to feature one of the only

organic corn mazes in the United States. Over 35% of our “mazers” are repeat visitors, and that’s not a problem because each year the maze theme and design are new and more challenging. When the last visitor leaves the corn field, we begin planning for the following year.

sing for HOPE PIANOSThe farm was selected as one of 50 sites around New York City to host a Sing for

Hope Piano this spring. This beautifully painted work of art was installed on our grounds for the public to play, offering visitors a unique chance to experience the farm through music.

Event Highlights from 2015-16

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SUPPORT THE FARM!

The Queens County Farm Museum has grown

to become a vital resource in New York City,

connecting people to agriculture and the

environment. With your support, we can

continue to bring quality farm education

programs and fresh, healthy food to our

community into the future.

After 41 years of serving New York, the Queens County Farm Museum needs your support.

Make your tax-deductible gift today at www.queensfarm.org.

follow us online! @queensfarm

corporate support

American Express

Astoria Bank

Con Edison

TD Bank

Verizon

government support

Historic House Trust of NYC

New York City Department of Cultural Affairs

New York State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation

foundation support

Esquire Network Made in NY

Euler-Ravez Family Foundation

Farm Credit Northeast AgEnhancement

Fink Family Foundation

One Point of Light Foundation

Joan N. & Norman Bluestone Foundation, Inc.

Studio in a School

The Bay & Paul Foundations

The Richard & Elizabeth Boggio Foundation

individual support

Nancy Achstatter

Ravi Ajodah

Alley Pond Striders

Eugene Andreassi

Dorothy M. Behr

Robert J. Bishop, Esq.

Walter & Lin Blohm

Louis Blumengarten

Amy Boncardo

Carole Buitrago

David Cohen

Connie DeMartino

Leon DeSimone

Thomas Diana Sr. (MSU)

Tom Diana

Italo DiModica

Helena Durst

Henry Euler

John & Lina Grandin

Gerri Jackson-Wyatt

Jim & Sue Keating

Helene Kornstein

George & Greta Kuhls

Robert LaForgia

The Queens County Farm Museum gratefully acknowledges our supporters.

Rae Lester & Steven Ricco

Lawrence Luebcke

MCU Credit Union

John McClosky

Jordan McLean & Jessica Singer

Vincent Montano

Ann Moynagh

Stuart Nachmias

Joseph Notovitz

Katharine B. Paccione

C. Robert Passantino Trust

Frances Passantino

Steven Perry

Prodigy Plumbing

Joshua Priesman

Noreen Reily

Paul Reily

unrestricted net assets 2016 2015 Unrestricted Revenue and Support Revenue Educational Tours and Seminars $ 1,435,449 $ 1,501,453 Special Events 772,491 825,635 Museum Shop and Vending Machine Sales 82,727 78,802 Produce 394,366 399,816 Memberships 37,458 41,355 Investment Income 5,615 2,997 Total Unrestricted Revenue 2,728,106 2,850,058 Support Grants, Corporate 7,450 5,000 Contributions 18,417 91,952 Net Assets Released from Donor Restrictions 309,934 268,900 Total Unrestricted Support 335,801 365,852

Total Unrestricted Revenue and Support 3,063,907 3,215,910

Expenses Program Services Educational 1,289,685 1,228,219 Events 558,006 585,574 Agricultural 648,436 738,273 Supporting Services Management and General 580,016 571,213 Fundraising 15,209 13,999 Total Expenses 3,091,352 3,137,278

Net Change in Unrestricted Net Assets ( 27,445 ) 78,632

temporarily restricted net assets

Grants, State 2,500 2,500 Grants, Municipal 255,000 255,800 Grants, Corporate 44,334 4,750 Grants, Foundation 8,100 5,850 Net Assets Released from Donor Restrictions ( 309,934 ) ( 268,900 ) Net Change in Temporarily Restricted Net Assets – – Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets ( 27,445 ) 78,632

net assets at the beginning of the year 1,749,462 1,670,830net assets at the end of the year $1,722,017 $ 1,749,462

Audited financial report available at www.queensfarm.org or by request.

Statement of ActivitiesFriends of the Farmfiscal year 2016 (july 1, 2015–june 30, 2016)

Zeb Richa

Dr. Marcia Rudy

Andi Rugg

John Sandmann

Beth & John Santosuosso

Kathleen Sciortino

Samuel Shapiro

Bernice Siegal

Andrew & Nancy Simmons

Carla Solomon

Corinne Steel

Karen Taylor

James A. Trent

U.S. Marine Corps, North Shore Queens Detachment #240

Susan Ungvary

Dr. & Mrs. Neal Vichinsky

Gary Weeks

George Weiss

Martha Whitmore

Christina Wilkinson

Andrea Wong

Chris Zafiridis

Edward Zebrowski

fiscal year 2016 (july 1, 2015–june 30, 2016)

46.85% Education $1,435,449

25.21% Public Events $772,491

12.87% Agriculture $394,366

8.4% Government Support $257,500

2.7% Museum Shops $82,727

1.69% Corporate Support $51,784

1.22% Membership $37,458

0.6% Contributions $18,417

0.26% Non-Government Support $8,100

0.18% Investment Income $5,615

41.72% Education $1,289,685

20.98% Agriculture $648,436

18.76% Management $580,016

18.05% Public Events $558,006

0.49% Fundraising $15,209

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Farm Expenses

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Queens County Farm Museum is operated by

the Colonial Farmhouse Restoration Society of

Bellerose, Inc., a non-profit corporation, and owned

by the NYC Department of Parks. Programs are

supported in part by public funds from the NYC

Department of Cultural Affairs. Queens County

Farm Museum is a member of the Historic House

Trust of New York City.