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Sep 22, 2023 · On September 22, 1985, Neil Young, Willie Nelson and John Mellencamp hosted the first Farm Aid charity concert in Champaign, Illinois. By the mid-1990s, Farm Aid had become a perennial...
Conceived by Willie Nelson, Neil Young, and John Mellencamp, Farm Aid aimed to raise awareness and funds for struggling family farmers in the United States. This inaugural concert was a star-studded affair, featuring performances from over 50 artists, including Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, and B.B. King. Broadcast live on television, the event ...
Oct 1, 2010 · And in 1985, the Los Angeles Times dubbed farm policy one of the "toughest issues confronting Congress." The farm problem was widespread, but the issue was thrust into the spotlight on July 13,...
