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More than 25,000 citizens—including nearly 6,000 Farm Aid supporters—have called on the USDA to suspend loans for specialized pork and poultry facilities. The Campaign for Family Farms and the Environment (CFFE), a coalition of farm organizations that have been working since 1995 on issues relating to factory farms, co...ordinated the campaign and sent the petitions to Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack last week.

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Farm Aid: Around the Kitchen Table: 25,000 Citizens Urge USDA to End Lending to Factory Farms
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More than 25,000 citizens—including nearly 6,000 Farm Aid supporters—have called on the USDA to suspend loans for specialized pork and poultry facilities. The Campaign for Family Farms and ...
November 2 at 8:46am
Kris Trainer
Kris Trainer
Why don't we wait to have the concerts to celebrate AFTER Farm Aid gets something accomplished by Congress. I'd like to see more public appearances by these celebrities ; that star in the concerts , as they try to make the general public AWARE of the crisis Dairy Farmers have been facing since the beginning of 2009 , and possibly putting more ... Read Moreelected officials on the spot as to why they aren't helping.

I'm a Dairy Farmer in NY. I am now facing incredible amounts of debt , as we try to borrow tens of thousands of dollars each month to pay our regular monthly expenses in order to keep our 4th generation farm. I'm a member of Farm Aid , but can't imagine going to a concert until I KNOW something has been accomplished to help save our farm and the thousands of others like mine FIRST. Do Something Useful with my $ 40 membership fee PLEASE!
November 2 at 4:35pm
Kris Trainer
Kris Trainer
i spoke with a secretary in Governor Paterson's Albany office today and SHE admitted she didn't realize it was COSTING farmers money - to make milk , and has been since January. The banks are going to be in a hell of a mess soon with thousands of NOW worthless farms with millions in debt each !
November 2 at 4:46pm
Joyce Meck
Joyce Meck
Banks are failing. 100 went down this year and 100 will go down next year.
Fri at 11:08am
Farm Aid

Farm Aid People have asked us how they can do more to help family farmers.
Today, we have a clear step you can take – if you live in Ohio, VOTE NO on Issue 2
on next week’s November ballot.

If you don’t live in Ohio, spread the
word to your friends and family who do that Issue 2 is a bad idea for
family farmers and consumers, and sets a scary precedent that could
radically affect policies in your own state if it succeeds.

Farm Aid: Around the Kitchen Table: Why Ohio Issue 2 matters to you!
Source: farmaid.blogspot.com
People have asked us how they can do more to help family farmers. Today, we have a clear step you can take – if you live in Ohio, VOTE NO on Issue 2 on next week’s November ballot. If you don’t ...
October 29 at 6:42am
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Todd Tue
Todd Tue
Wanted to share a documentary we're making about family in farming in Southern Ohio: http://vimeo.com/6939006 Thanks for taking a look.
October 30 at 9:55am
Tina
Tina
Springfield, Ohio says NO to Issue 2!
November 2 at 9:42am
Victoria Cruse

Victoria Cruse Went to Farm Aid and I have to say not only was it a great show and well worth the time and money. It was such a beautiful day and evening for it as well. As far as sold out I would say so if not more. There was standing elbow room only. I was honored to be able to be a part of it. And I love my T-Shirt I got! Not to mention the cause in general!!!

Farm Aid

Farm Aid We added the 2009 concert program book to our online store today. It also comes with our Farmers Kick ... pin.

Lots of other concert goodies for sale! http://www.farmaid.org/shop

Online Store - Farm Aid
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October 22 at 1:36pm
Beverly
Beverly
got 2 shirts sold out at the show.
October 22 at 5:54pm
Wendy McGraw
Wendy McGraw
I watched this event everyday until it was over. I have lived back and forth from Olympia Wa. to lewiston Id. The value on local shopping is so different. in Olympia the people really take pride in their local venders and farmers. lewiston they do not shop local its about walmart they will not even take the time to shop in local stores it is ... Read Morehonestly the saddest display I have ever seen. Lewiston is surrounded by local farms and small town values but they will not go to the mom and pop shop down the street.
October 30 at 11:26am
Wendy McGraw
Wendy McGraw
please shop with your neighbor it is truely the only way and it is in my opinion the only way it should be.
October 30 at 11:27am
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Farm Aid 2009 - We Are Farm Aid
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Learn a little bit about how Farm Aid began and how Farm Aid has worked to keep family farmers on the land and producing the good food that is so vital to our nation. Visit www.FarmAid.org to learn more.
October 20 at 11:27am
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Rusty Van Hoy
Rusty Van Hoy
I agree with Michael. It makes me so mad to think how much money is WASTED on campaigns alone. I hope and pray that the family farm can survive. It's really tough all the way around for everyone. I don't think there is any politician that can look away from the mirror long enough to focus on the things that really matter. We're losing a part of America that many generations have spent so long and worked so hard at keeping alive.
October 28 at 7:09pm
Sue
Sue
I gave to farm aid. Love it!! Keep up the great work!
October 28 at 9:48pm
Amy Dunson Alvarez

Amy Dunson Alvarez my grocery shopping has changed since watching Farm Aid this year,...I learned a lot while waiting for Dave Matthews to play!!! it made a difference with me...

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Phyllis Decker Elliott A Fan since 1985

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Farm Aid The one-and-only Stephen Colbert recorded this video for Farm Aid's 2009 concert talking about what a farm is and how you can text FARMER to 90999 to donate $5 to help keep family farmers on their land.

Stephen Colbert: Do you know what a farm is? [HQ]
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October 14 at 1:53pm
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Debbie Strohm Stayner
Debbie Strohm Stayner
I'd like to know the answer to mark cirillo's question above also. we never know if the donations go where they are supposed to or end up for sure? I've heard all goes to the farmers? Hey Willie, we'd like to know for sure?
October 15 at 5:49am
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Farm Aid
Hi Mark & Debbie, please read this page on our site that answers what Farm Aid does with the money we raise to help family farmers: http://tr.im/BTkk

And here is our Annual Report from 2008: http://tr.im/BTkZ

We are proud to have a 4-star rating on Charity Navigator!
October 15 at 8:55am
Farm Aid

Farm Aid
We've split up the video from Farm Aid's 2009 concert, so now you can skip around to your favorite parts! It's free for the rest of the weekend, but then will move to our members-only area, the FarmYard. http://farmaid.org/webcast

The concert's also airing again on DIRECTV this weekend! Saturday at 2pm & 8pm and Sunday ...at 2pm — tune in to watch the show in HD with surround sound. http://www.farmaid.org/webcastRead More

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October 9 at 12:45pm
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Debbie Strohm Stayner
Debbie Strohm Stayner
I'd like to go to the next concert, Direct tv is doing a great job airing it FREE.
October 10 at 3:48pm
Valerie Hillier
Valerie Hillier
agrees with Susan M. This past year I was blessed to see Neil twice - FarmAid 2008 in Mass. and then this year in concert. Two very different performances but each of them awesome! Watched the concert this year on the internet and have to agree with all the great comments about Gretchen Wilson - she rocked out!
October 11 at 4:46am
Farm Aid

Farm Aid Help keep family farmers on their land with a donation to Farm Aid! If you donate $50 through our site, you can get an exclusive 2009 Farm Aid t-shirt, or for $75, you'll get the shirt plus a Farm Aid hat.

Or to donate $5 through your cellphone, text FARMER to 90999.

Thanks for your support!

Donate - Farm Aid
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October 6 at 12:36pm
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Kortnee Bright Heigle
Kortnee Bright Heigle
we donated also...very good show!!
October 10 at 4:45pm
Jessica McPherson Matthews
Jessica McPherson Matthews
just made my first donation. I hope to help out more in the future!
October 11 at 3:06pm
Michelle

Michelle Aw Shucks!

Leticia Gamez Wooley

Leticia Gamez Wooley My farm aid pics if anyone is interested...
http://s276.photobucket.com/albums/kk15/leticiaw/Farm%20Aid/

October 5 at 5:45pm · Report
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Michelle
Michelle
Wow, I would of loved to been in your spot when John Mellencamp was on..great shots..Thanks for sharing!
October 5 at 10:02pm
Leticia Gamez Wooley
Leticia Gamez Wooley
Hey thanks! i'm glad you like my pics. My head is still in the clouds from the great time I had :-)
October 6 at 1:56pm
Farm Aid

Farm Aid If you missed the show or want to watch it again, you're in luck! For details on our webcast or when DIRECTV's showing it again, follow this link.

Thanks to everyone for the kind words and support! Enjoy the concert!

Farm Aid: Around the Kitchen Table: You can still watch the concert!
Source: farmaid.blogspot.com
Yesterday was such an amazing day in Maryland Heights, Missouri for Farm Aid 2009 Presented by Horizon Organic. If you weren't able to join us yesterday in person or watching at home, you still have time!Our ...
October 5 at 5:16pm
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Michelle
Michelle
I enjoyed the pork sandwich from the Patchwork Family Farms! I also TiVo'd the concert from DTV and just finished watching it..I was jammin out again to the great music! Also, was shocked to see my friends and I made it on DTV..so cool...We are in two candid shots after Jason Mraz songs and I heard myself screaming "Happy Birthday Johnny" after he... Read More sang "If I Die Sudden". I also wanted to share a video of John singing "Save Some Time To Dream". Sorry, not the best quality sound or pic from my little camera.
Link: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/video/video.php?v=1139121561512
Enjoy!
October 5 at 10:53pm
LaRae Gentry-Wofford
LaRae Gentry-Wofford
loved it!! beautiful day for outdoor music!! pork sandwiches were awesome.missed out on the corn on the cob due to lighter fluid shortage, bet they were good!! fresh squeezed lemondade was the most refreshing part of the day besides dave and tim!! farm aid 2009 was amazing and glad i was part of it!!
October 6 at 7:16am
Lauren Swaim

Lauren Swaim

October 5 at 9:31am · Report
Michelle
Michelle
All Jacked Up...gotta love a girl who can drink JD from the bottle!
October 5 at 10:16am
Kortnee Bright Heigle
Kortnee Bright Heigle
awsome...
October 10 at 4:45pm
Matthew Edson

Matthew Edson What an awesome weekend! You guys and gals ROCK!!!