Carstens 1880 Farmstead, Inc.

Preserving and Celebrating Iowa's Farm History

About Us

Carstens 1880 Farmstead, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and display of agricultural equipment and the celebration of Iowa's farm history.  This web site is provided to promote and encourage interest in the operation and preservation of Carstens Farm and to educate the public about the ways of life in the good old days.

Carstens 1880 Farmstead, Inc. owns and operates this 80 acre farm.  There are eleven board members who manage the Farm and its operations, and we rely on volunteers and community organizations for the maintenance and upkeep of the Farm.

Board Members  and Officers include:

 Mel Hursey, President of the Board  Shelby
 Charlie Leaders, Board Member & V.P.  Minden
 Ben Ausdemore, Treasurer  Minden
 Bill Johnson, Board Member & Secretary  Avoca
 David Dittmer, Board Member  Minden
 Harvey Ferris, Board Member  Missouri Valley
 Stan Kern, Board Member  Shelby
 Doug Martin, Board Member  Shelby
 Rick Newland, Board Member  Portsmouth
 Meryle Osborn, Board Member  Crescent
 Dale Schroder, Board Member  Avoca


  
If you have any comments, questions or ideas on ways to improve Carstens Farm, please feel free to contact any of the Board members or click on Contact Us.


 

If you are interested in joining Carstens Farm, we would be delighted to hear from you. For more information, please visit one of the following pages:

         Volunteer                          Membership                        Contact Us







Carstens 1880 Farmstead, Inc.
PO Box 302  •  Shelby, IA 51570
(712) 544-2341
www.carstensfarm.com

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