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Breaking: Farm Aid to Celebrate 40th Anniversary in Minneapolis
FARM AID l Farm Aid — the advocate for family farmers and a better food system — announced that its 40th anniversary festival will be held in Minneapolis Sept. 20...

Bob Benenson
May 133 min read


Farm Aid Calls for End to Federal Funding Freeze Endangering Farmers
FEDERAL FARM POLICY l Farm Aid, a leading voice for family farmers and a better food system, calls for lifting the federal funding freeze...

Bob Benenson
Mar 42 min read


Change and Continuity in Farm Aid's Leadership Transition
FARM AID l Carolyn Mugar, Farm Aid's executive director since its founding, is retiring, as is longtime associate director Glenda Yoder...

Bob Benenson
Dec 22, 20243 min read


Farmers Rising's Farming in Age of Climate Change Resumes Thursday
CLIMATE CHANGE l Part 2 of the farming & climate change series by the Farmers Rising nonprofit is Nov. 21, titled Weather, Wind and Water...

Bob Benenson
Nov 18, 20241 min read


Spirit of Farm Aid: Youthmarket, Compost, Big Apple Orchard
FARM AID l The Farm Aid organization presented its Spirit of Farm Aid Awards the evening before the big Sept. 21 Festival. See who got them.

Bob Benenson
Sep 29, 20243 min read


Farm Aid 2024: Farmer Heroes Reflect Food, Demographic Diversity
FARMS AND FARMERS l Read inspiring and moving stories about the early-stage farmers chosen as Farmer Heroes for Farm Aid Festival 2024...

Bob Benenson
Sep 28, 202410 min read


Farm Aid 2024: Music Stars, Advocates Spoke Truth to Power
FARM AID l The news conference before the Sept. 21 Farm Aid Festival featured passionate commentary by Farm Aid staff and musician leaders..

Bob Benenson
Sep 27, 20248 min read


There's No Place Like Homegrown: The Non-Profits of Farm Aid 2024
FARM AID l One of the most rewarding parts of attending Farm Aid is spending time with food non-profits exhibiting in the Homegrown Village

Bob Benenson
Sep 25, 20242 min read


Farm Aid Photos 2024: Willie Nelson and the Life He Loves
FARM AID l After 91-year-old Willie Nelson played for an hour+ at Farm Aid, it's clear the life he loves really is making music with friends

Bob Benenson
Sep 24, 20242 min read


Farm Aid 2024 Photos: Neil Young Plays Guitar Hero with New Band
FARM AID l After a hiatus starting with the pandemic and a short set last year, Neil Young returned to the Farm Aid stage with renewed vigor

Bob Benenson
Sep 24, 20242 min read


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