Last Week, LindaLee from stillisstillmoving.com says (in Congratulations Neil Young! MusiCares’ Person of the Year) In September 1985, Neil Young, along with Farm Aid board members, Willie Nelson and John Mellencamp, staged the first Farm Aid concert to raise awareness about the loss of family farms and to raise funds to keep farm families on their land. With support from fellow board member Dave Matthe...

2 Months Ago, Amy Shaw from WorldChanging: Tools, Models and Ideas for Building a Bright Green Future says (in Farm Aid Comes to NYC on Sunday) Farm Aid 2007: A Homegrown Festival will sprout up this Sunday, Sept. 9 on Randall’s Island (between Manhattan and Queens) starting at noon. The event will feature a bumper crop of family farm food vendors, interactive exhibits with farmers and activists, and some delicious American mus...

4 Months Ago, Look To The Stars says (in Farm Aid 2009 Hits Missouri) “Family farmers are the first rung of the economic ladder in this country,” said Willie Nelson, president and founder of Farm Aid. “Against all odds, they have persevered and found ways to stay on their land, growing good food for all of us and creating strong communities. It’s time now for p...

7 Months Ago, noreply@blogger.com (Farm Aid) from Farm Aid says (in New Artists Announced & How to Get Tickets) Yesterday we were happy to announce some new artists for Farm Aid 2009 Presented by Horizon Organic: Jason Mraz, Wilco, Jamey Johnson, and Phosphorescent. They'll join Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp, and Dave Matthews with Tim Reynolds, along with more yet-to-be-announc...