Honoring a Lifetime of Agricultural Excellence
The National Society Descendants of American Farmers (NSDOAF) is proud to present our Diamond Award recipients—extraordinary individuals who have devoted 60 years or more to the noble pursuit of farming.
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These farmers represent a lifetime of resilience, stewardship, and service to the land. Their tireless dedication has shaped communities, nurtured generations, and strengthened the agricultural foundation of our nation.
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Each name listed below stands as a living legacy of perseverance, pride, and purpose—an enduring example of what it means to be the backbone of America.
Alexander, Fred and Barbara - Missouri
Canfield, Shirley Marie Sanger - New York
Day, Marlene -
Ferry, Martha Hutchingson - Missouri
Geiger, James Allen -
Guthard, Harley - Nebraska
Janssen, Duane Nelson - Iowa
Lovell, Gary - Alabama
Nichols, Evelyn Hill -
Oslo, Earl Mallinger - Minnesota
Phillips, Raymond - Mississippi
Sandage, William (Bill) E. -
Shay, Connie Tindall - Missouri
Solomon, Clell - Missouri
Weir, Thomas McCrady - Kansas
Weller, Walter Elwood - California
Young, Celile Williams - Missouri
We extend our deepest gratitude to these men and women whose more than sixty years of dedication, integrity, and hard work have strengthened the proud farming traditions and agricultural heritage we cherish.