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 include:
Mel Hursey, President
Shelby
Charlie Leaders, Vice President
Minden
Ben Ausdemore, Treasurer
Minden
Bill Johnson, Secretary
Avoca
David Dittmer
Minden
Harvey Ferris
Missouri Valley
Chad Heilig
Avoca
Doug Martin
Shelby
Rick Newland
Portsmouth
Meryle Osborn
Crescent
Dale Schroder
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: