{"id":686,"date":"2020-09-04T14:01:00","date_gmt":"2020-09-04T14:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.nysmusic.com\/2020\/2020\/09\/04\/farm-aid-announces-lineup-for-35th-anniversary-virtual-festival\/"},"modified":"2020-09-04T14:01:00","modified_gmt":"2020-09-04T14:01:00","slug":"farm-aid-announces-lineup-for-35th-anniversary-virtual-festival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.nysmusic.com\/2020\/2020\/09\/04\/farm-aid-announces-lineup-for-35th-anniversary-virtual-festival\/","title":{"rendered":"Farm Aid Announces Lineup For 35th Anniversary Virtual Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Farm Aid <\/a>organizers have announced that the annual benefit concert for farmers will occur this year via FANS online platform. Dubbed “Farm Aid On The Road,” this special livestream event will be available to watch on FANS.com<\/a> September 26 from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. EDT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Willie Nelson<\/a>, John Mellencamp<\/a>, Neil Young<\/a> and Dave Matthews<\/a> will be headlining the festival. Joining them are Bonnie Raitt and Boz Scaggs, Brandi Carlile, Black Pumas, Chris Stapleton, Jack Johnson, Margo Price, Nathaniel Rateliff and many others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis pandemic and so many other challenges have revealed how essential family farmers and ranchers are to the future of our planet,\u201d Willie Nelson said in an official statement. \u201cFarm Aid 2020 is going to give the whole country a chance to learn about the important work of farmers and how they\u2019re contributing to our well-being, beyond bringing us good food.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Equally important are the included stories from many family farmers across America, showcasing why they farm, how they have manage to stay strong during the pandemic and where they believe the future of agriculture lays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Started in 1985<\/a> by Nelson<\/a>, Mellencamp and Young, the festival’s mission has remained raise money and share stories from American farmers. Over the years the farm festival has made two stops in New York; Randall’s Island (2007) and a sold out day at Saratoga Performing Arts Center (2013<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cSince we started in 1985, Farm Aid has kept its finger on the pulse of farm country and deployed funds and resources to help farm families confront the challenges they face,\u201d said Executive Director Carolyn Mugar. \u201cIt\u2019s clear that this is a critical moment for farmers and ranchers. We risk losing their important contributions to our communities and our families if we do not adequately respond as a country.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

This year’s festival is free of charge but donations are being accepted. Farm Aid accepts donations year-round here<\/a>. Visit FarmAid.org<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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