Farm Aid 40: Celebrating 40 Years of Supporting Family Farmers and Sustainable Agriculture Practices
Farm Aid is celebrating its 40th annual festival with headliners Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews (with Tim Reynolds), and Margo Price. This year, the festival will take place in Minneapolis for the first time, featuring local and organic foods. The event aims to raise funds to support family farmers and promote sustainable agriculture practices.
The festival, scheduled for September 20 at Huntington Bank Stadium, will also include performances by Wynona Judd and Kenny Chesney. CNN will be the exclusive television broadcast partner for Farm Aid 40, with Chief Climate Correspondent Bill Weir providing on-the-ground reporting. John Berman and Laura Coates will co-anchor the coverage of the event.
Since its inception in 1985, Farm Aid has raised over $85 million to support family farmers and the Good Food Movement. The organization works to advocate for sustainable agriculture practices and promote food from family farms. The partnership with CNN aims to highlight the importance of family farmers and showcase the artists who have supported Farm Aid over the past 40 years.
Tickets for Farm Aid 40 are available for purchase on the festival's website. Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy great music, delicious food, and support a worthy cause at the same time. Join Farm Aid in celebrating 40 years of supporting family farmers and promoting sustainable agriculture practices.