Dear John,

Talk of tariffs has been all over the news lately. But what's really going on, and what does it mean for family farmers? Head to our blog to learn the hows and whys of tariff policy and what several Iowa farmers have to say about them, like Josh Manske a farmer from Algona, Iowa:

"People not directly in the field, they feel when farmers are struggling, as do all our rural communities… agriculture reverberates throughout the entire economy."

This month's Breaking Bread series will focus on farmer mental health. Join us for a film screening and discussion of "Out of the Shadows," a short film about the mental health crisis in rural America. Farm Aid's Hotline Team will lead a panel discussion following this 20-minute film screening.

In our latest short video, Illinois farmer John Bartman explains how a strategy to fight climate change might be growing right beneath our feet. Learn how cover crops create a win-win for farmers and the planet, and why USDA needs to immediately stop the funding freeze for programs that promote climate-friendly agriculture.

Dig into the Farm Aid 40 lineup

Each month we'll highlight artists performing at this year's festival. Click below to watch past performances from Farm Aid board artist Margo Price and from Eric Burton!