Willie Nelson called and talked with Larry King on CNN tonight and talked about Farm Aid, and the upcoming fundraising concert in St. Louis, Missouri on October 4, 2009. Willie talked about the history of Farm Aid, and that the need is as great as ever, or greater, to help our farmers. When Larry asked how the difficult economic times had effected farmers, Willie responded that the Farmers, ‘the first rung on the economic ladder’ were the first to suffer, and continue to suffer.
He said he never thought there would be an on-going need to support the family farmers. “I thought we’d have a concert, bring some attention to the issue, and we’d get a good farm bill.” Now, 29 years later, the need is as as great as ever, or greater.
To learn more about the Farm Aid Concert on 10/24/09, or to learn more about the work of Farm Aid, and what you can do to help, visit:
www.FarmAid.com.
Tonight’s “Impact Your World” segment will be special. Willie Nelson joins Larry to discuss the 2009 Farm Aid line-up announced recently. For the last quarter-century, Willie Nelson and other world famous performers have organized concerts each year to bring awareness to the plight of the American farmer. Farm Aid has raised nearly $35 million dollars in funding for farmers across the U.S.A. Willie Nelson, through his dedication to music and America is our spotlight newsmaker in tonight’s “Impact Your World” installment. For more on Farm Aid, click here.
Tickets to the concert go on sale to the general public on Saturday, July 25, 2009. Currently, the Farm Aid ‘Farm Yard’ club is selling advance tickets at www.FarmAid.org.