Queens Farm Looks To Draw Remote Visitors With #Barncam Series

FLORAL PARK, QUEENS — New Yorkers can now take a trip to the Queens County Farm Museum from the comfort of their own homes, thanks to its new "#barncam" social media campaign showcasing how springtime is unfolding in the fields.

As of Monday, Queens Farm fans can "turnip and tune in" every day at 4 p.m. to #barncam episodes like "Planting Guide for your Spring Garden," cooking tutorials and features on the farm's animals.

New content will be posted daily on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram until the farm reopens to the public.

The Queens County Farm Museum is closed until at least April 1 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to its website.

The first week of programming includes:

• Monday, March 23: Pop Quiz – Which Farm Animal Are You?
• Tuesday, March 24: The Daffodil Project 9/11 Memorial
• Wednesday, March 25: Wild Recipes for Spring – Dandelion Pesto
• Thursday, March 26: Four Season Farming in Cold Frames
• Friday, Match 27: Do-It-Yourself Butter Churning
• Saturday, March 28: Farm Animal Feature – Goats on the Farm
• Sunday, March 29: Planting Guide for your Spring Garden