


Welcome!
Founded in 2019, the National Society Descendants of American Farmers is a non-profit, non-political organization for descendants of American farmers who were living within the present boundaries of the contiguous continental states of the United States of America between July 4, 1776 - July 4, 1914 . Whether you are currently a member of the NSDOAF, a prospective member, or you are trying to learn more about the Society, this website will hopefully give you the information you are seeking. Please click on the links that are most relevant to you.


MEMBERSHIP
Membership is open to men, women, and children of ALL ages who are lineal descendants of a farmer living within the present boundaries of the United States between July 4, 1776 – July 4, 1914.
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Make new friends, honor your farming ancestors!
SCHOLARSHIPS
About this Scholarship:
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Scholarship is specific to higher education students majoring in an Agricultural field of study.
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Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
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A written essay is required (topic will be given)
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A personal interview may be required
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Students may reapply each year that they are in school
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Deadline to apply is August 1st and January 15th, annually

ABOUT US
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To identify and honor the memory of our ancestors who were farmers that were living within the present boundaries of the United States of America between July 4, 1776 - July 4, 1914
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To collect and preserve records, documents, and relics pertaining to the history and genealogy of such “farmers”
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To produce and distribute publications relating to the history and genealogy of such farmers
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To encourage study and inspire an appreciation of the rural and country life led by our ancestors
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To engage in related educational, historical, genealogical, patriotic, literary, and social activities.
LATEST NEWS
Meet the Society Officers

Janisue Rigel
President National

Cynthia Byxbee
Assistant to the President National

John Beard
1st Vice
President National

Adam Boyce
2nd Vice
President National

Rosalind Grenfell
3rd Vice
President National

Jan Johnpier
4th Vice
President National

William Martin
5th Vice
President National

Sandy Bassett
Chaplain National

Geni Sauro Holmes
Recording
Secretary National

Ora Jane Johnson
Corresponding Secretary National

Mary-Claire Beard
Treasurer National

Davena Liepman
Registrar National

Cynthia Byxbee
Historian National

Lory Fraraccio-Kenney
Librarian National

Maureen Tipton
Curator National

Wayne Courreges Jr.
Counselor National

Michelle Hubenschmidt
Counselor National

Beverly Schuele
Counselor National

Martha Hilton
Parliamentarian
Appointed

Remington Rooster
Mascot
ADVISORS

Pamela Rouse Wright
National Advisor

Ann Farmer Bryant
National Advisor
