Indiana farm’s corn-maze tribute to Charlie Kirk sparks public outrage

Goober Farms, a family-owned operation near Evansville, Indiana, unveiled a corn-maze tribute to the late Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, arguing that his commitment to free speech warranted recognition. Kirk was killed during a TPUSA event at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10, 2025. The maze announcement triggered a wave of negative Google reviews and led the farm to delete its online listing after marking it as permanently closed.

In a public statement, the farm clarified that it does not align with any political agenda and that the maze’s purpose was to promote dialogue and discourage violence against differing opinions. It acknowledged Kirk’s polarizing reputation and reiterated the principle that political disagreement should not invite lethal retaliation. The farm’s comments arrived as a Utah judge allowed the murder trial of 23-year-old Tyler Robinson to proceed on seven charges related to Kirk’s killing.