Farm Aid Is More Than A Concert

Since 1985, Farm Aid founders Willie Nelson, Neil Young and John Mellencamp (later joined by Dave Mathews and Margo Price) have stepped up to help the American Farmer.  The charity has grown through the years to do more than just host an annual benefit concert.  According to FarmAid.org: "Farm Aid works year-round to build a system of agriculture that values family farmers, good food, soil and water, and strong communities. Our annual music and food festival celebrates farmers, eaters and music coming together for change."

The annual Farm Aid concert will be held in Saratoga, NY in 2024 (also hosted in Saratoga in 2013).  In addition to a stellar line-up of music, the event will feature a Village of Good Food, Homegrown Concessions, Education and Resources about the Good Food movement and ways to help the American Farmer.  If you can't make the benefit concert, you can always help by clicking here.

“We’re energized to be back in New York. The farmers here have always found ways to innovate and contribute to their communities, even as they deal with uncertainties, extreme weather and policies that favor corporations over people. Farmers need us to stand with them as they work to grow our future.”— Willie Nelson (FarmAid.Org)

Check out this clip from the first Farm Aid 1985.  The Highwaymen- Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash and Glen Campbell (who filled in for Kris Kristofferson):

Check out this clip from Farm Aid 1993. The Highwaymen- Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash and Kris Kristofferson: