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Farm Aid hits home in Minnesota

Farm Aid, a fundraising festival founded by Willie Nelson, took place in Minnesota on September 20, 2025, at Huntington Bank Stadium, marking its 40th anniversary.
Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen expressed emotion seeing Farm Aid take place in Minnesota for the first time, noting it was always his hope for the event to come to the state.
Neil Young urged big corporations, including Minnesota-based Cargill, to support Farm Aid financially to assist small farmers, stating, 'We need money, OK, so that we can give it to the farmers.'
Farm Aid has significantly contributed to Minnesota's agricultural support systems, including the Minnesota Farm and Rural Helpline, vital for helping farmers in distress.

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