Carstens 1880 Farmstead, Inc.

Preserving and Celebrating Iowa's Farm History

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Carstens 1880 Farmstead



Carstens 1880 Farmstead is a living history exhibit of how farming practices have evolved from hand labor to horse machinery to tractors, giving visitors a look at the things that have formed our rural heritage.



Carstens 1880 Farmstead house
 
Our motto is "Preserving and Celebrating Iowa’s Farm History." This happens through unique seasonal activities and demonstrations that make history and the rural spirit come alive.

Throughout the year, there are many opportunities to get involved with Carstens Farm.  Please browse our Web site to learn more about our organization and how you can help.

Please visit our Membership page to learn how to join or view our Calendar to find opportunities to participate in our activities.

If you have any questions, you can reach us by clicking Contact Us.


Be sure to click on the photos.  Almost every photo on the web site can be enlarged for better viewing.


Farm Days are held each year the weekend after Labor Day.

Be sure and join us!


The farm is open to the public for tours by appointment.

For appointments, call (712) 544-2638.


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

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Planting Potatoes - 2010

Kids Day - 2009

About Us

Nick's Tractor Ride 2012

Nick's Tractor Ride 2011

Nick's Tractor Ride 2010

The D Tractor

2012 No-Till Field Day

2011 No-Till Field Day

No-Till Field Day 2010

2018 Newsletter

Friends of the Farm

Weddings & Meetings

Perry & Ashley

Happening At The Farm

A New Look for the Garage

Uncle Sam

Picking Up Bundles - 2017

Picking Up Bundles - 2010

Plow Day 2010

Winter at the Farm

Softball Team Clean Up

Tractor Rides

Mowing

Flower Gardens

Fall Clean Up Day

30 Years of Threshing

Adopt-A-Building Program

Granery - Update 2012

Old Machine Shed

Pictures of the Past

Combining Oats July 2005

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