Dear John,

Our president and founder Willie Nelson had a birthday last week. To celebrate we put together an epic video playlist featuring three decades of collaborations that he's had with other artists on the Farm Aid stage. 

Whether it's Dave Matthews, Grace Potter, Waylon Jennings, Paul Simon or  Norah Jones, there's something for everyone in this playlist. Which collaboration is your favorite?

Do you have a favorite farmer or rancher – someone who has made a difference in your life or the lives of others? If so, tell us about them and they might be featured in our Farmer Hero series! We love to shine a spotlight on amazing farmers and ranchers. We’ve profiled farmers young and old, from Maine to Hawaii, and almost everywhere in between. With 2 million farmers in this country, we couldn't possibly meet them all, so we need your help!

We're excited to tell you about a donation that Farm Aid will receive from WhistlePig, a Vermont-based whiskey distiller. To celebrate their first collection of farm-to-bottle whiskey, they will auction off the first barrel at Mecum’s Indy Spring Classic on May 15th, and then generously donate 100% of the proceeds of the auction to Farm Aid.