Farm Aid 2024 in Saratoga Springs: Join Farmers to Combat Corporate Power
- Farm Aid 2024 showcased farmers' efforts to create a more democratic and equitable food system during a sold-out event in Saratoga Springs, NY.
- The festival included a forum for community members to develop strategies to empower rural areas and combat false narratives about farming.
- The event highlighted the importance of supporting family farmers and the need for collective action to achieve a sustainable food system.
Farm Aid 2024 took place on September 21, 2024, at the Broadview Stage in Saratoga Springs, New York, featuring a diverse group of farmers and food producers. The event highlighted their efforts to create a more equitable and accessible food system, emphasizing the importance of community support for family farmers. Farm Aid President Willie Nelson underscored the need for collective action to achieve a sustainable food system. The festival included a daylong forum where participants, including rural residents and farm advocates, collaborated to develop strategies aimed at empowering communities and countering misconceptions about farming. Local and regional community members were recognized with the Spirit of Farm Aid award for their commitment to supporting family farmers. Attendees engaged in hands-on activities at Farm Aid's HOMEGROWN Village, learning about various aspects of sustainable agriculture, including climate, soil, and water management. The festival also featured a menu of locally sourced and organic food options, showcasing the importance of supporting local agriculture. Farm Aid has been a longstanding advocate for family farms, raising nearly $80 million over 35 years to support initiatives that promote sustainable agriculture and the Good Food Movement. The event serves as a platform to inspire individuals to choose food from family farms and to strengthen the agricultural community against corporate dominance in the food industry.