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I hope folks here have heard of Farm Aid, because they do wonderful work.
If not, here’s a blurb from their website.
“OUR MISSION SINCE 1985.
Farm Aid’s mission is to keep family farmers on the land. We’re best known for our annual music, food and farm festival, but the truth is we work each and every day, year-round to build a system of agriculture that values family farmers, good food, soil and water, and strong communities. Learn more about our day-to-day work to celebrate and strengthen farmers, advocate for fair farm policies, connect farmers and eaters, and bring family farm food to everyone.”
They’ve been hosting an annual concert that Willie Nelson, John Cougar Mellancamp, and Neil Young first organized in 1985. Since then, they’ve raised over $64 million.
Here’s a video about their history and work.
Last weekend, the concert came to Raleigh for the second time. Several of the wonderful farmers I buy produce from supplied flowers and produce for the backstage.
Here are a few of the performances over the years.
Here’s a familiar face.
Grab a cup of coffee,
a treat,
and share what’s on your mind this morning.
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