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What Made Neil Young Hug My Boss?

Our Executive Director, Scott Marlow, delivered a compelling statement at Farm Aid this past weekend, and we thought we'd transcribe some of it to share with you all. It moved Neil Young so much that he gave Scott a big hug on stage.
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RAFI at Farm Aid 2014: Press Coverage & More

We were honored to host Farm Aid 2014 in our own backyard in North Carolina this year. By all accounts, it was a smashing success - with a sold-out show, amazing performances, and important dialogues with farmers and agricultural organizations from across the country. We’re excited to share some of the fantastic press/media coverage here.
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Welcoming an Old Friend Home: Farm Aid 2014

We would like to welcome Farm Aid to North Carolina, as we would welcome an old friend into our home. Farm Aid was created 29 years ago to respond to the needs of farm families facing the pain of losing their farms. Some of our staff members were there at that first concert.
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RAFI on the Road to Farm Aid

RAFI is on the road to Farm Aid this week, though thankfully that road is much shorter this time around! This year, we're excited to welcome Farm Aid to our home state of North Carolina for the first time in the concert's 29-year history.
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Scott Marlow's Statement at 2014 Farm Aid in Raleigh, NC

I want to welcome Farm Aid to North Carolina and we’re very excited that you are here. Farm Aid started 29 years ago to address the pain of farmers and farm families losing their farms. Some of our folks here were at that concert and have been at most of them since.
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A Solid Start

Over 57 people, 13 congregations, and 8 gardens came together in order to make this inaugural attempt a success, and we could not be more thankful or feel more blessed to be part of this effort.
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See you at Farm Aid on September 13th!

Farm Aid 2014 will feature Willie Nelson & Family, Neil Young, John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds, Jack White, and many more artists. Farm Aid will be a full day of amazing music, homegrown food, hands-on activities in Farm Aid’s HOMEGROWN Village and, of course, a celebration of family farmers.
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