Music
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CNN.com (US)
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1985-09-22
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Founded by Willie Nelson, Neil Young and John Mellencamp, this annual festival raises funds to support Farm Aid's work with family farmers and inspires audiences to choose family farm food. Since 1985, Farm Aid, with the support of the artists who contribute their performances each year, has raised more than $85 million to support programs that help farmers thrive, expand the reach of the Good Food Movement, take action to change the dominant system of industrial agriculture and promote food from family farms.
There is no Next Episode of Farm Aid planned.
S2020E1 - At Home with Farm Aid
Air Date: 11 Apr 2020 19:00 (CDT)
S2020E2 - Farm Aid 2020 On The Road
Farm Aid will mark its 35th anniversary with a virtual at-home festival experience. Farm Aid 2020 On the Road, will take place on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 8 – 11 pm EDT, and will include performances from more than 20 artists.
Air Date: 26 Sep 2020 19:00 (CDT)
S2025E1 - Farm Aid 40
CNN's special presentation of Farm Aid 40 will feature live performances from the distinct lineup of musical talent including Willie Nelson, Neil Young (and the Chrome Hearts), John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews (and Tim Reynolds), and Margo Price. CNN Anchors John Berman and Laura Coates will co-anchor the special coverage from Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. CNN Chief Climate Correspondent Bill Weir will provide on-the-ground reporting from the celebration of music and family farmers in Minneapolis.
Air Date: 20 Sep 2025 18:00 (CDT)