1843
Simon Huber migrated from Baden-Baden, Germany in 1843 and settled in Starlight, Indiana with apple trees ready to plant. The eighth generation of Huber’s now live here in Starlight.
1926
Joseph Huber, Sr. (fourth generation) and his wife Mary, Purchased what is now the Joe Huber Family Farm in 1926. They became the proud parents of eleven children while they raised cattle and chickens. Mary dressed the chickens as needed for lunch and supper and the boys milked the cows daily. Back then, many of the farm hands resided at the farmhouse with the rest of the family during harvest, and Mary prepared three full meals each day for all. Eggs were fried up fresh from the barnyard for breakfast and everyone loved Grandma Mary’s chicken and dumplings for lunch. Fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, a variety of fresh vegetables from the garden, homemade rolls, fresh fruit pies and cobblers weren’t unusual fare for supper.
1967
When Joseph, Sr. passed away in 1967, Joe and Bonnie purchased the 200 acre Farm, moved into the old farmhouse and Joe, Jr. quit his job at the Gas Company to become a full time farmer. He drove the school bus for years to supplement the income from the Farm and one hot summer day in July, 1967 when they had a field full of green beans they weren’t able to get picked, Joe said, “Bonnie, what do you think would happen if we put an ad in the paper to pick your own green beans?
Ad in the paper, “Pick your own green beans”
1974
So….that’s how and when it all started. People came by the carloads to the Farm to pick their own while Joe and Bonnie’s children looked at each other bewildered, not believing that these “city people” thought that picking fruits and vegetables was fun! The garage next to the farmhouse was transformed into a market and soon afterward, the Farm Market was constructed.
The Joe Huber Enterprise Picks up Steam
1983
We built the Restaurant in July 1983 and offered fare very similar to that Mary Huber served to her farm hands in the 1920’s and 1930’s. No, we no longer raise and dress our own chickens, but we do serve only fresh chicken and no, we no longer milk or butcher our own cows, but we still raise a wide variety of fruits and vegetables on our Farm with a little help from modern technology and a lot of help from our customers.
Joe Huber’s Restaurant Opens
1990
Joe Huber’s continues to experience success with its Restaurant and U-Pick It.
Joe Huber’s Continued Success
2015
Joe Huber, III, the son of Bonnie and the late Joe Huber, Jr., died following an accident at his home in Starlight, Indiana on July 27, 2015. He was 60. He was very passionate about the future of the farm and wanted it to continue for years to come! He was a man of great integrity and you wanted to be a better person by just being around him. We "Dream Big" and "Work Hard" to continue his legacy!
Joe Huber III Passes Away
Today
Still going strong today by the help of our loyal customers! Thank you!
