Dear John,

Thank you to everyone who watched Farm Aid 40 in person or tuned in from home. We loved being able to share not only music with you, but also stories from family farmers.  

One very special moment of each Farm Aid festival is our annual press event. This event brings together artists, farmers and advocates on our stage to talk about issues facing family farmers. It's up now on our YouTube page! 

And be sure to check back soon for artist performance videos from Farm Aid 40.

Festival-goers bought so much merch that we initially sold out of many items! But don't worry, we're doing a second and final run to fulfill online orders. Once these Farm Aid 40 items are gone, we will not be making more. Don't miss your chance to own a piece of history from Farm Aid 40! Get your orders in by October 12. 

The Farm Aid 40 Memorabilia Auction ends THIS FRIDAY! From guitars and vinyl LPs, to posters and official festival banners, there's something for everyone. Proceeds from the auction support Farm Aid's work. Bidding is open now through Friday, October 3, at 5 PM EDT.

Farm Aid's critical work depends on the support of people like you to strengthen family farmers, put equity and climate resilience at the root of our farm and food system and build the movement for family farm food. A donation in any amount helps us continue to support family farmers!

Bob Worth grew up on the same Minnesota farm he farms today, 55 years later. Through every high and low, the farm has remained a symbol of persistence and generational resilience. What draws people to Bob’s story is not exclusively the crops he grows or the acres he tends, but rather his work as a passionate and unrelenting advocate for mental health awareness in agriculture. Bob stresses the need for speaking up and sharing stories with one another and building valuable connections.