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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Dec. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Farm Aid today announced that 67 family farm and rural service organizations received $532,300 from its grant program during 2012. These organizations work to strengthen family farm agriculture nationwide. "These grants empower grassroots organizations to put new farmers on the land and amplify the voices of family farmers," said Farm Aid President Willie Nelson. "Farm Aid funds create opportunities for all of us who seek...
Sold-Out Annual Benefit Concert Calls for Policies and Practices That Respond to Growing Public Demand for Family Farm Food HERSHEY, Pa., Sept. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- At a time of uncertainty for family farmers and the nation, Farm Aid used its annual benefit concert to issue an urgent call for eaters, farmers, businesses and politicians to work together to grow the Good Food Movement. Farm Aid board members Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp, Neil Young, and Dave...
BALTIMORE, Sept. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Centerplate, America's leading Event Hospitality partner, and industry leader in natural, organic and sustainable hospitality is proud to once again partner with Farm Aid to offer signature menu items at the Natural Products Expo East. Natural Products Expo East will be held at Centerplate's partner venue, the Baltimore Convention Center, and features America's top natural and organic brands, as well as a series of educational panels and...
Food From Family Farms Stars At Farm Aid 2012 Central Pennsylvania Farmers, Businesses and Organizations Bring Local Flavor to All-Day Music Festival HERSHEY, Pa., Sept. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Farm Aid 2012 at Hersheypark Stadium on Sept. 22 will bring together an all-star lineup and more than 29,000 fans to celebrate the good food that family farms provide us all. From interactive, hands-on workshops in the HOMEGROWN Village to holding a food collection for those in...
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Just Label It is partnering with Farm Aid to promote mandatory federal labeling of genetically engineered (GE) food as one of the key actions at Farm Aid's annual benefit concert in Hershey, Pennsylvania on Sat., Sept. 22. "Labeling GE foods is about the rights of both the farmers who grow our crops and all the American families who sit at the dinner table," said David Bancroft, director, Just Label It. "Farmers should have the right to...
Jamey Johnson and Grace Potter & the Nocturnals Join Sept. 22 Lineup HERSHEY, Pa., Sept. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- With more than 29,000 tickets sold, Farm Aid 2012 is officially sold out. Fans at home can watch a special presentation of the concert event from Hersheypark Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 22, from 8 to 11 p.m. EDT at www.farmaid.org. Today, Farm Aid announced that Jamey Johnson and Grace Potter & the Nocturnals will join an already star-studded lineup at...
NEW YORK, Aug. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Heroes, the newly released Willie Nelson album on Legacy Recordings, is proving a hit with fans, press and radio, where the record spent five consecutive weeks at #1 on the Americana Radio Chart (where it's now #2, in its sixth week on the chart). (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20060130/LEGACYLOGO) Released on May 15, Heroes debuted at #18 on the Billboard 200 best-selling albums chart--Willie's highest number on the Billboard 200...
HERSHEY, Pa., July 25, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Kenny Chesney will join Farm Aid at its annual benefit concert at Hersheypark Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 22, the organization announced today. "Growing up in a small town outside Knoxville, family farmers were a big part of our community," said Chesney, who is from Luttrell, Tenn. "I am proud to play on the Farm Aid stage again, especially in Central Pennsylvania, where agriculture is at the heart of the community."...
Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp and Dave Matthews to headline 2012 concert event plus special guest Jack Johnson and more HERSHEY, Pa., July 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Farm Aid announced today that its annual benefit concert will return to Pennsylvania on Saturday, Sept. 22 at Hersheypark Stadium. "We've built a strong family farm movement to grow our economy, ensure our health and protect our environment. Farm Aid brings...
BOWLING GREEN, Ky., May 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Farm Aid co-founder John Mellencamp will perform at Houchens Smith Stadium on Saturday, May 19, at an event produced by Independence Bank. The concert will benefit Farm Aid while promoting local family farms with HOMEGROWN food. Centerplate, the largest hospitality partner to North America's premier sports stadiums, convention centers and entertainment venues, is partnering with Farm Aid to offer a HOMEGROWN Concessions® menu item...
