National Society Descendants of American Farmers

Do you know someone who has been

farming for 60 years or longer?  

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Celebrating a Lifetime of Stewardship: The NSDOAF Diamond Award

At the National Society Descendants of American Farmers (NSDOAF), we are deeply committed to honoring the relentless spirit, unwavering dedication, and daily labor of the American farmer. From sunup to sundown, these stewards of the land face both routine and unexpected challenges—hauling hay, mending fences, mowing pastures; tending to livestock during calving and foaling seasons; milking, harvesting, spraying, trimming, repairing aging machinery, and much more. Farm life is not just a livelihood—it is a legacy of grit, resilience, and care.

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To celebrate this lifelong commitment, NSDOAF proudly bestows its most prestigious honor: The Diamond Award. This recognition is reserved for farmers who have dedicated 60 years or more to agricultural work. Whether tending the same patch of soil across generations or farming across different properties, recipients embody the timeless values that built—and continue to sustain—our nation.  Please view our Diamond Award Recipient list below.  

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Know someone deserving of this honor?
Diamond Award recipients do not need to own the land they farm—only to have given their life’s work to it. If you know a farmer whose journey deserves to be celebrated, we invite you to reach out and share their story.