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Bob Benenson
Dec 22, 20243 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
Nov 18, 20241 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
Sep 29, 20243 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 28, 202410 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 27, 20248 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 25, 20242 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 24, 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 23, 20242 min read
Farm Aid 2024 Photos: Founder John Mellencamp, Small-Town Visionary
FARM AID l John Mellencamp's status as a clarion of small-town Midwesterners — including family farmers — led him to be a Farm Aid founder
Bob Benenson
Sep 23, 20242 min read
Farm Aid 2024 Photos: Dave Matthews' Global and Local Focus
FARM AID l Musician Dave Matthews' passion for progressive causes led him to the Farm Aid board. He applies his passion to his singing too..
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