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Farm Aid celebrates its 40th anniversary with a benefit concert in Minneapolis

By Clay Masters
Published September 20, 2025 at 7:44 AM EDT

Farm Aid, the annual concert to support family farmers, celebrates 40 years. Newcomer singer-songwriter Jesse Welles — who has a large social media following -- will join long-time musician activists.

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