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In fact, because of their connection to the land, farmers do more to protect and preserve our environment than almost anyone else. They are some of the best environmentalists around.

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Ike Skelton
Age: 81 †
Born: 1931
Born: December 20
Died: 2013
Died: October 28
Former U.S. Representative
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Isaac Newton Skelton IV
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