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.

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    Come on out and experience how thing were done in the past. We think you'll like it!!!!

Mission

To preserve the historical building site known as Carstens 1880 Farmstead to be utilized to educate the general public on the history of farming in Iowa;
To maintain Carstens 1880 Farmstead to illustrate to the general public the lifestyle and living conditions of early pioneer farmers in Iowa; and
To promote interest in local farm history by publications, programs and celebrations of the early farm settlers in Iowa.

Board Members & Officers

  • Charlie Leaders, President
  • Terry Torneton, Vice Pesident
  • Ben Ausdemore, Treasurer
  • Stan Kern, Secretary
  • David Dittmer
  • Harvey Ferris
  • Bill Johnson
  • Doug Martin
  • Gerald McCool
  • Rick Newland
  • Dale Schroder
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Location
Carstens 1880 Farmstead, Inc.32409 380th Street Shelby, IA 51570 Mailing Address Carstens 1880 Farmstead,Inc. PO Box 302 Shelby, IA 51570
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