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Farm Aid Festival Highlights Economic Pressures on U.S. Agriculture

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Farm Aid held its annual music and food festival in Virginia Beach. The event featured performances by artists including Neil Young, John Mellencamp, and Nathaniel Rateliff. The festival served to highlight the essential role family farmers play in sustaining communities and the food system.

From prnewswire.com, rfdtv.com

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The festival occurred amid significant economic pressure on American family farmers. Reports indicate that Chapter 12 farm bankruptcies increased by 46% in 2025, resulting in approximately 15,000 farm closures nationwide. These struggles threaten local economies and food systems.

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  • Farm AidHosted the music and food festival to advocate for family farmers
  • Virginia BeachLocation where the festival was held
  • Willie NelsonFounder of Farm Aid and participated in the event
  • John MellencampBoard artist for Farm Aid and participated in the event
  • Dave MatthewsBoard artist for Farm Aid and participated in the event
  • Neil YoungBoard artist for Farm Aid and participated in the event
  • Nathaniel RateliffArtist who joined the Farm Aid board
  • Margo PriceArtist who joined the Farm Aid board

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  1. Multiple artists, including Neil Young and John Mellencamp, joined the Farm Aid board.1 source
  2. Farm Aid held its festival in Virginia Beach.1 source

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