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Bob Benenson
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.
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Bob Benenson
Sep 2810 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 278 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 252 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 242 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 242 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 232 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 232 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..
Bob Benenson
Sep 231 min read
Farm Aid 2024 Photos: Margo Price Lived Family Farmers' Plight
FARM AID l Other star-leaders of Farm Aid have long careers, Margo Price's is relatively new. But her family reflects Farm Aid's mission...
Bob Benenson
Sep 231 min read
Farm Aid 2024 Photos: The Ageless Mavis Staples
FARM AID l The ageless Mavis Staples led off the evening performances at the Sept. 21 Farm Aid Festival in Saratoga Springs, New York...
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