A look at Farm Aid's history working to keep family farmers on the land. "Farm Aid supports a food system that is democratic, independent, competitive and locally based. This isn't an exercise in nostalgia, it's a commitment to a way of life. These are values worth fighting for." –– Eric Schlosser Farm Aid's mission is to build a vibrant, family farm-centered system of agriculture in America. Farm Aid artists and board members Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp and Dave Matthews host an

Watch this intro to the original broadcast of the first Farm Aid concert in 1985. Were you watching? Who were you most excited to watch perform? You can see many of these videos on our YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/farmaid Farm Aid started as an idea at the Live Aid Concert when Bob Dylan said on stage, "Wouldn't it be great if we did something for our own farmers right here in America?" Willie Nelson, Neil Young and John Mellencamp agreed that family farmers were in dire need of assistan

Remembering 1985 Farm Aid: U of I hosting event for people to share stories, memorabilia