Articles tagged under: Farm Aid
Farmers Face Uncertainty as Shutdown Continues
Published October 10, 2025
House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Representative Angie Craig warns that the lack of government services is already impacting farmers across the country. “Farmers are hurting, and they need help." The Minnesota Democrat said her caucus is ready to work, but…Grassley: ‘We Can’t Miss This Opportunity’
Published October 8, 2025
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley wants Congress to take the lead in delivering financial relief to farmers. “My colleagues on the Senate Ag Committee have mentioned figures in the tens of billions of dollars for farmers, and it will likely take…Farm Aid 40 Spotlights Support for New Farmers
Published September 22, 2025
During Farm Aid 40, Chisago County, Minnesota, farmer Chelsey Zaavedra, shared her story. "There are a lot of barriers to all kinds of farmers, but particularly emerging farmers. The biggest struggles we face are access to land and market access."…Farm Aid 40 Rocks
Published September 21, 2025
Minneapolis hosted Farm Aid 40 for the first time this past weekend. Farm Aid founder Willie Nelson, who began the fundraiser back in 1985 during the farm crisis, started the day off with a simple message for attendees. "It's going…Farm Aid is a Go
Published September 15, 2025
Farm Aid will go on as scheduled in Minneapolis this Saturday. A labor dispute between the local Teamsters union and the University of Minnesota threatened to the staging of this annual event. Over the weekend, Farm Aid organizers said the…Farm Aid Benefit Concert Adds Kenny Chesney and More
Published August 1, 2025
For its 40th anniversary show, Farm Aid has added three more big acts. Kenny Chesney, Wynonna Judd and Steve Earle will take the stage at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis September 20. The lineup also includes Willie Nelson & Family,…Farm Aid Coming to MN
Published May 13, 2025
The 40th anniversary Farm Aid concert will be held in Minneapolis this fall. In a statement, Farm Aid founder Willie Nelson said they’re coming to Minnesota “to fight for a food system that works for all of us.” The all-star…