Farm Aid remains the largest annual benefit concert for family farmers across the United States since 1985. The benefit was founded by Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp, and Neil Young, while
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Musicians possessing a cocky attitude are an age-old accessory to rock & roll. It is how they have used that sass that makes the musician loved or hated. John Mellencamp is one of those artists who have at times told you bluntly to kiss his ass.
Farm Aid board members John Mellencamp, Neil Young, Dave Matthews and Willie Nelson will bring the organization’s annual benefit concert to Kansas City’s new LIVESTRONG Sporting Park on August 13.
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Before Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp, and Dave Matthews took the stage for the 24th Farm Aid in St. Louis, they were in the mood to talk about why they were really in Missouri—to help educate the nation about the family farmer. “I like good food,” said Neil Young. “(And) people need to check out where the food’s from when they go to the market—if you go to Safeway, if you go to Whole Foods, or wherever you go—take a look and try to find food that’s grown locally, and try to find food that’s sustainable—the methods. And also, if you want the best, try to find organic food. You can’t go wrong supporting family farmers who grow organic food. Really, we’ve been saying this for years, and we’re still saying it. And we’re too big to fail”
