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Farm Aid 2023: Lineup, schedule, how to watch livestream of festival with Willie Nelson, Neil Young

This year's Farm Aid concert on Saturday promises another musical harvest – and you can watch from home or on the go.

The festival to benefit family farms, being held at the Ruoff Music Center in Noblesville, Indiana, is headlined by Farm Aid co-founders Willie Nelson, Neil Young and John Mellencamp, along with fellow Farm Aid board members Dave Matthews and Margo Price. "We are honored and excited to bring the Farm Aid experience back to Indiana," Mellencamp said in a statement . "My home state holds deep meaning for me and for the generations of family farmers who have dedicated their lives to caring for the Earth and bringing us good food.”

It's the 35th in-person Farm Aid concert. The first was held September 22, 1985 in Champaign, Illinois six weeks after the Live Aid concert when Bob Dylan said from the stage, "Wouldn't it be great if we did something for our own farmers right here in America?"

Nelson, Young and Mellencamp organized the concert; Dylan, Billy Joel, Bonnie Raitt, B.B. King, Loretta Lynn, Roy Orbison and Tom Petty were among the performers. The concert raised more than $7 million for family farmers.

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How to stream, watch Farm Aid 2023

• YouTube. The concert will be live streamed, starting at 11:30 a.m. ET, on the Farm Aid channel on YouTube and on  FarmAid.org . 
• The Circle Network. You can see the event on the network's app, Circle Now , beginning at 11:30 a.m. ET. The Circle Network channel , available on many pay TV networks, Dish Network – and over the air via antenna in many markets – will begin airing a live presentation at 7 p.m. ET. The show also will be streamed on the Circle Country channel via streaming platforms including Roku, fubo, Peacock, Tubi, Xumo, Samsung TV Plus, VIZIO SmartCast and more.
• Sirius XM. You can also listen to the festival beginning at 12 p.m. ET on Willie’s Roadhouse  (channel 61),  Dave Matthews Band Radio  (channel 30) and  Grateful Dead Channel  (channel 23; all via the Sirius XM satellite radio service and on the Sirius XM app).

Farm Aid 2023 lineup: Willie Nelson & Family and more; Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros

Farm Aid will begin with a press event at 11:30 a.m. ET with Farm Aid artists and farmers talking about farmers' concerns and Farm Aid's ongoing programs. Musical performances will begin about an hour later. All times below are eastern.

• 12:35 p.m. Native Pride Productions
• 12:45 p.m. Wisdom Indian Dancers
• 12:50 p.m. Clayton Anderson
• 1:10 p.m. The Black Opry Featuring Lori Rayne, Tylar Bryant and Kyshona
• 1:45 p.m. Particle Kid
• 2:20 p.m. The String Cheese Incident
• 3 p.m. Alison Russell
• 3:40 p.m. Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats
• 4:22 p.m. Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real
• 5:04 p.m. Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros
• 5:49 p.m. The Jim Irsay Band featuring Ann Wilson of Heart
• 6:24 p.m. Margo Price
• 7:19 p.m. Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds
• 8:14 p.m. John Mellencamp
• 9:09 p.m. Neil Young
• 10:04 p.m. Willie Nelson & Family

You can donate online to Farm Aid – the organization has raised more than $70 million to help farmers – and buy Farm Aid merchandise at the festival website .

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Farm Aid 2023 Lineup Announced

by Alex Hopper July 11, 2023, 9:42 am

Farm Aid is set to return this September with headliners, and board members, Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp, Margo Price, and more. The 2023 Farm Aid will also see Neil Young return to the stage after skipping the event for the past two years.

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Farm Aid is heading to Indiana this year on Saturday, September 23 at the Ruoff Music Center. This will be the third year that Farm Aid is held in Indiana. Elsewhere on the lineup are Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros featuring The Wolfpack, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Lukas Nelson, Allison Russell, The String Cheese Incident, and Particle Kid.

As always, the festival will highlight the work of family farmers, climate change initiatives, and organic farming practices. In addition to the music, the festival will bring climate champions on the stage. Prior to the festival, organizers will host events to help spotlight their work.

“Family farmers have the solutions to some of our toughest challenges,” Farm Aid President and Founder Willie Nelson said in a statement. “As we face a changing climate, farmers in Indiana, across the Midwest and all over the country are farming in ways that create more resilient farms to build healthy soils and protect our water.”

Mellencamp added, “We are honored and excited to bring the Farm Aid experience back to Indiana. My home state holds deep meaning for me and for the generations of family farmers who have dedicated their lives to caring for the Earth and bringing us good food.”

Tickets for Farm Aid 2023 will go on sale on Saturday (July 15) at 10 a.m. ET via Live Nation. Ticket prices range from $75 to $315. A limited number of pre-sale tickets will be available beginning at 10 a.m. ET on Wednesday (July 12).

Young will make his triumphant return this year. Last year, Young bowed out, writing on his website , “I will not be at Farm Aid this year. I am not ready for that yet. I don’t think it is safe in the pandemic. I miss it very much.”

Young has been steadily returning to the live scene since the pandemic, playing tribute concerts and one-off appearances. Last month, Young embarked on a West Coast tour, breaking his tour hiatus. Find his full tour dates, HERE .

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• Dates Sep 21, 2024
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* The date for Farm Aid 2024 is yet to be confirmed - September 21 is a speculative date.

Farm Aid, the annual benefit concert held for American farmers, is expected to return in September 2024.

The sold-out 2023 concert saw the annual event take over the Ruoff Music Center in Noblesville, Indiana, marking the third time Farm Aid has brought its festival to the state of Indiana.

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The celebrated lineup, which also saw a surprise appearance from Sturgill Simpson, included performances by Farm Aid board members Willie Nelson & Family, Neil Young, John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds and Margo Price, as well as Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros featuring The Wolfpack, Lukas Nelson, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Allison Russell, The String Cheese Incident and Particle Kid.

Here, we'll have all the up-to-date news on line-up announcements, the latest ticket and festival pass details, alongside any other info and details for Farm Aid 2024.

The first Farm Aid concert, which hosted over 80,000 attendees and raised over $9 million, was held on September 22, 1985 in Champaign, Illinois with performances from Bob Dylan, Billy Joel, B.B. King, Loretta Lynn, Roy Orbison, Tom Petty and more.

Decades later, Farm Aid is still working to increase awareness of the importance of family farms, and each year brings together some of the best names in country, blues and rock for an all-day festival of music, good food and hands-on activities to get folks in touch with the roots of our food.

Farm Aid 2022 saw performances from the likes of Nelson, Mellencamp, Matthews, Price, Russell, Chris Stapleton, Sheryl Crow, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real, Charley Crockett, Brittney Spencer, Particle Kid, the Wisdom Indian Dancers and the Red Clay Singers.

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Bob Dylan Surprises Crowd at Willie Nelson’s 2023 Farm Aid Festival in Indiana

In July 1985, the singer's remark onstage at the Live Aid charity mega-concert inspired Nelson to create his first benefit for America's family farmers in September of that year.

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Bob Dylan astonished thousands of fans at Willie Nelson ’s sold-out Farm Aid festival with a surprise late-night performance Saturday (Sept. 23) at the Ruoff Music Center in Noblesville, Indiana.

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On July 13, 1985, in Philadelphia, Dylan had taken the stadium stage of Live Aid, the mega-benefit organized to raise funds for Ethiopian famine relief. Between songs, he mused to the event’s global audience: couldn’t a similar benefit help America’s family farmers?

“The question hit me like a ton of bricks,” Nelson recalled to Billboard in 2015. The musician was on the road that day, watching Live Aid on his tour-bus TV, and began looking into the economic crisis that was then forcing family farmers off their land and into bankruptcy. Then he called his friends, including the musician who made the suggestion.

Dylan was among the remarkable lineup of country and rock musicians who played the first Farm Aid in Champaign, Ill., on Sept. 22, 1985, a bill which also included Nelson’s fellow Farm Aid founders Neil Young and John Mellencamp, along with Johnny Cash, John Fogerty, Don Henley, Billy Joel, Loretta Lynn, Roy Orbison, Bonnie Raitt and many more — including Tom Petty, who died in 2017, and Petty’s band, The Heartbreakers.  

Three decades on, Farm Aid remains music’s longest-running concert for a cause, having raised more than $64 million to support family farmers and a sustainable food system.  

At Farm Aid in 1985, Dylan performed with Petty and The Heartbreakers.

“At that time, Tony Dimitriades, Tom’s manager, was in a business partnership with [the late] Elliot Roberts in Lookout Management” who represented Dylan, recalled Bill DeYoung, a music critic, author and Petty historian, in a 2017 interview with Billboard.   DeYoung for many years worked at the Gainesville Sun , the newspaper in Petty’s Florida hometown.  

“Dylan needed a band for the first Farm Aid,” said DeYoung. “Everything else sprang from that.”

“Everything else” included the True Confessions Tour that Dylan and Petty launched together early the following year, in February 1986, during which the Heartbreakers backed Dylan for some 60 shows in Australia, Japan and the United States — including two nights at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C. and three nights at Madison Square Garden.

The singers also performed at the second Farm Aid on July 4, 1986 — via satellite from their tour stop at Rich Stadium, outside Buffalo, New York. A second outing, the Temples in Flames tour, followed in 1987. 

And the creative friendship between Dylan and Petty — born at Farm Aid — flourished.

In 1988, Dylan welcomed Petty, George Harrison, Jeff Lynne and Roy Orbison to his studio in Malibu to record the song “Handle Me With Care.” Originally intended as the B-side to a single from Harrison’s Cloud Nine album, the song instead became the inspiration for the tongue-in-cheek supergroup The Traveling Wilburys.

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Watch Bob Dylan and the Heartbreakers Play a Surprise Set of Sixties Classics at Farm Aid

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Around 10:20 p.m. on Saturday night, a shadowy group of figures walked onto the Farm Aid stage at the Ruoff Music Center in Noblesville, Indiana. This was supposed to be the moment where Wille Nelson wrapped up the night, but there was no sign of the Red Headed Stranger or his band. Instead, another act was plugging in instruments on the darkened stage. There was no announcement of any kind, and the large screens on both sides of the stage went completely blank for the first time all day. It took about 15 seconds for the screams to start once the light hit the face of the guy in the middle.

This was an extraordinary moment for many reasons. Dylan almost never makes unannounced appearances or performs without his own band; he hasn’t played with the Heartbreakers in 20 years; Campbell, Tench, and Ferrone have rarely performed together in public since Petty’s death; Dylan usually plays piano at his shows; there wasn’t even a tiny hint anywhere throughout the day that this might happen.

It became even more surreal once it became clear they were opening with “Maggie’s Farm,” which was their closer at the first Farm Aid. Dylan hadn’t played the song anywhere since 2009, but this wasn’t a rearranged Never Ending Tour rendition only recognizable by the lyrics. This was Dylan and the band largely recreating the sound of the original 1965 recording.

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The mini-set wrapped up with “Ballad of a Thin Man.” This was yet another 1965 tune played to studio perfection. Before the crowd could fully process what happened, Dylan and the band walked off. They didn’t say a single word to the audience at any point. And since the screens remained off during the entire set, it’s quite possible some fans on the lawn didn’t even realize what had just taken place, since they could barely see any of it.

What exactly brought about this un-billed set? Is there any scenario Dylan tours with them next year and plays sets centered around his Sixties catalog? That’s very hard to imagine, but so was this Farm Aid set before it happened. Dylan has east coast dates with his standard band throughout October and November. Beyond that, it’s impossible to guess what will happen.

The Dylan/Heartbreakers set is likely to dominate the coverage of this year’s Farm Aid, but it was just one of many amazing moments. Here are eight others.

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Ann Wilson Takes Charge After singing just two songs, Irsay walked off the stage and handed his band over to Heart’s Ann Wilson. This was a smart move even though this was now the Jim Irsay Band Minus Jim Irsay. Wilson belted out the Who’s “Love Reign O’er Me” and Heart’s “Barracuda” was stunning power. Let’s hope she finds a way to reconnect with her sister Nancy at some point soon and get Heart back on the road. She remains one of the most gifted singers in rock.

The Black Opry Wows The Crowd Early in the day, the Black Opry featuring Lori Rayne, Tyler Bryant, and Kyshona took the stage. They had a tough task since many fans were still shuffling in and the crowd was largely unfamiliar with their work. Their set was also delayed by audio problems. But once they started singing, the crowd was wowed into a hushed silence. The three singers took turns signing their own country-tinged tunes and cheering each other on. They left to a huge standing ovation. Hopefully this is the start of a new Farm Aid tradition. 

The Nelson Boys Deliver Just days after playing the Roxy with Neil Young, Micah Nelson played a solo set early in the day at Farm Aid that climaxed with a splendid “Everything Is Bullshit.” He’s still battling the viral infection Vestibular Neuritis and had to utilize a walking stick, but was otherwise in fine form. Later in the afternoon, Lukas Nelson and Promise of the Real had the entire amphitheater singing along to “Find Yourself.” They’ve been Farm Aid regulars for quite a while, and they’re better and better every single year.

Bob Weir Teams Up With Margo Price and Sturgill Simpson Bob Weir brought out Sturgill Simpson and Margo Price for his brief set with Wolf Bros. They opened with “Truckin,” transitioned into “Dark Star,” and closed out with “Not Fade Away.” Margo Price joined them on the last one. Dead and Co. may be a thing of the past after their farewell tour this summer, but it’s clear that Weir is nowhere ready to retire himself.

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John Mellencamp and Dave Matthews Play the Hits It wouldn’t be Farm Aid without John Mellencamp breaking out “Scarecrow,” “Small Town,” and “Pink Houses.” After spending much of the year on the road, his band was extremely tight. And John was in extremely good spirits as he played to what’s basically a hometown crowd. Directly before his set, Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds had the entire place singing along to “Satellite,” “Crush,” and other old favorites. The full Dave Matthews Band still put on a great show, but it’s often more satisfying to see Dave in this mode.

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Farm Aid 2024 Lineup: Unveiling the Spectacular Artist Roster

The Farm Aid 2024 lineup features renowned artists like Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews, and Margo Price. Attendees can expect an unforgettable experience with these legendary performers and more at the upcoming festival.

The Farm Aid festival is a celebration of music and a platform to support family farmers, making it a must-attend event for fans and advocates of sustainable agriculture. As the lineup promises a diverse range of talent and the opportunity to support an important cause, the excitement for Farm Aid 2024 is palpable.

With its history of impactful performances and advocacy for family farmers, this year’s lineup is set to continue the tradition of unforgettable moments and meaningful contributions to the agricultural community.

Behind The Scenes Of Selection

Criteria for artist selection at Farm Aid 2024: The lineup for Farm Aid 2024 is carefully curated to reflect inclusivity and diversity in terms of genre and origin. This involves bringing together an array of artists, both returning stars and those set to make their debut performances , to showcase a rich and varied musical landscape. The selection process emphasizes the representation of a wide spectrum of musical styles and backgrounds, ensuring that the event offers a platform for established as well as emerging talents.

Main Stage Highlights

Excitement is building around the headliners set to take the main stage at Farm Aid 2024. With genre legends like Willie Nelson, Neil Young, and John Mellencamp headlining, the lineup promises a show-stopping experience for fans. Additionally, the inclusion of rising stars such as Dave Matthews and Margo Price adds an element of freshness and anticipation to the festival. Their anticipated sets are generating considerable buzz, offering a unique blend of established and emerging talent for attendees to enjoy.

Beyond The Music

Get ready for Farm Aid 2024, where the lineup goes beyond the music with collaborations and special onstage moments that will leave the audience in awe. The side stages and emerging talent showcases are guaranteed to bring a fresh and diverse range of talent to the forefront, adding a dynamic layer to the overall event. Additionally, tribute acts and historical nods promise to pay homage to the rich heritage of the festival and its celebrated performers. It’s a lineup that promises to be nothing short of extraordinary, showcasing the very best in music and talent while championing the cause of family farmers.

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Frequently Asked Questions For Farm Aid 2024 Lineup

Who will be at farm aid.

Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews, Margo Price, and other artists will be at Farm Aid. They come together to support family farmers.

Is Farm Aid Sold Out 2023?

Yes, Farm Aid 2023 is not sold out at the moment. Tickets are still available.

Is Bob Dylan At Farm Aid 2023?

Yes, Bob Dylan is set to perform at Farm Aid 2023 alongside other artists.

Who Are The Actors In Farm Aid?

Farm Aid features Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews, Margo Price, and more.

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Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, John Mellencamp headline the 2024 Outlaw Music Festival

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John Mellencamp and Willie Nelson, seen here at Farm Aid last year, will headline the 2024 Outlaw Music Festival tour. Suzanne Cordeiro/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

John Mellencamp and Willie Nelson, seen here at Farm Aid last year, will headline the 2024 Outlaw Music Festival tour.

An already very busy summer concert season just got a whole lot better with the announcement of the 2024 Outlaw Music Festival . Willie Nelson & family, Bob Dylan , Robert Plant & Alison Krauss and John Mellencamp will be joined with special appearances by Billy Strings , Celisse, Southern Avenue and Brittney Spencer. Plant & Krauss will join for the first part of the tour and Mellencamp on the second. Dylan will join the tour for all of the shows.

The Outlaw Music Festival made its debut in 2016, in Scranton, Pa., just a couple hours north of where we produce World Cafe in Philladelphia. While Dylan played a couple of Outlaw fests in 2017, this is the first time he'll be on the entire tour.

Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, March 1. Check out the dates and locations below:

2024 Outlaw Music Festival tour dates:

• June 21: Alpharetta, Ga.
• June 22: Charlotte, N.C.
• June 23: Raleigh, N.C
• June 26: Virginia Beach, Va.
• June 28: Syracuse, N.Y.
• June 29: Wantagh, N.Y.
• June 30: Holmdel, N.J.
• July 2: Mansfield, Mass.
• July 6: Bethel, N.Y.
• July 7: Hershey, Pa.
• July 29: Chula Vista, Calif.
• July 31: Los Angeles
• Aug. 3: Mountain View, Calif.
• Aug. 4: Wheatland, Calif.
• Aug. 7: Boise, Idaho
• Aug. 8: Spokane, Wash.
• Aug. 10: George, Wash.
• Sept. 6: Somerset, Wis.
• Sept. 7: Tinley Park, Ill.
• Sept. 8: St. Louis, Mo.
• Sept. 11: Cincinnati, Ohio
• Sept. 12: Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
• Sept. 14: Burgettstown, Pa.
• Sept. 15: Clarkston, Mich.
• Sept. 17: Buffalo, N.Y.

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From Farm Aid to a Pearl Jam Cover: 3 Memorable Performances and Collaborations From Willie Nelson and Son Lukas Nelson

L ukas Nelson grew up like a gypsy. On the road with his father Willie Nelson since he was around 14, Lukas started playing even earlier learning guitar by 11 and was stepping on stage soon after. “Dad used to have my brother [Micah] and I both on stage,” said Lukas, “even when we were little tykes playing percussion.”

Along with Lukas’ two collaborative albums with Neil Young, co-writing several tracks for Bradley Cooper’s 2018 remake of A Star is Born , and releasing music with his own band Promise of the Real since 2010, his work with his father also spans two albums— Heroes (2012), which features three tracks written or co-written by Lukas, and Willie and the Boys: Willie’s Stash, Vol. 2  from 2017.

“He was very timeless in his way of writing,” said Lukas of his father’s songwriting in 2023. “That type of writing is … there’s an authority to it. It sounds more like an ancient text than it does a song.”

Reciting lyrics from Willie’s 1966 song “I Never Cared For You,” Lukas added, “‘Your heart has been forewarned, all men will lie to you. Your mind cannot conceive.’ It sounds like if she came stumbling into a cave, she could read it chiseled in the walls, from thousands of years ago,” added Lukas. “Really, all those lines could fit. That song could be sung in ancient Greek times as well as it could be sung to in today’s world. That type of imagery is, I think, on par with Homer.”

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For most of his life, Lukas has been there alongside his father with the Promise of the Real, the Family band, and other performances. Here’s a look at three of the father and son’s collaborations worth a listen.

1. “Just Breathe” (2012)

Written by Eddie Vedder; originally released by Pearl Jam

On Willie Nelson’s 2012 album  Heroes , Lukas appears on 10 of the 14 tracks, along with special guests Merle Haggard , Kris Kristofferson , Sheryl Crow , Snoop Dogg , Ray Price, Jamey Johnson, and Billy Joe Shaver. Heroes , which included a cover of Coldplay’s “The Scientist,” also featured a Lukas-and-Willie rendition of Pearl Jam ‘s Backspacer single “Just Breathe” from 2009. The duo has performed the song together everywhere from The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and several Farm Aids, and more throughout the years.

2. “(Forget About) Georgia,” Farm Aid (2021)

Written by Lukas Nelson ; originally released by Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real

In 2018 Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real released the five-track EP Forget About Georgia , which featured two previously unreleased tracks, “Start To Go” and “Giving You Away,” a cover of David Bowie’s Hunky Dory classic “Life On Mars,” and the heartfelt title track.

Written by Lukas, “(Forget About) Georgia” was not a made-up story but one pulled from his real-life experience. “I met this girl named Georgia in San Francisco,” said Lukas of the song. “I fell in love with her and we were never really together, but it was kind of this romantic back-and-forth for a while. It was a heartbreak and I learned a lot and I grew a lot from this relationship.”

Following its release, Lukas performed the song with his father, who is mentioned in the lyrics, several times during Farm Aid singing For each night I stand with my father playing our music / We cry out her name and her memory under the lights.

3. “Texas Flood,” Farm Aid (2022)

Written by Larry David and Joseph Scott; originally released by Larry David

When Willie and Lukas performed “Texas Flood” at Farm Aid in 2022 at Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek in Raleigh, North Carolina, it wasn’t their first go at the song together. Willie and the Family have been performing this one since the early 2000s.

Written by Larry David and Joseph Scott and released by David in 1958, the late guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughan later made “Texas Flood a regular part of his live repertoire long before Nelson released his cover on the 2000 album Milk Cow Blues.

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During Heartland ag complex tour, Rep. Eric Sorensen talks farm bill and foreign aid

U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen said he will not support a version of the farm bill that does not include funding for a federal nutrition program.

The Moline Democrat representing the 17th Congressional District told reporters during a tour of Heartland Community College's agricultural complex Wednesday that plans to eliminate funding for the USDA's Thrifty Food Plan in the farm bill are a "non-starter" for him.

The Thrifty Food Plan is one of four nutrition programs the federal agency is charged with developing. It has a direct tie to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, the largest source of federal food aid for low-income Americans.

Nutrition assistance comprises a significant portion of the once-every-five-years legislative effort known as the farm bill, which is overdue for passage. The current farm bill expired in September 2023, and while Congress gave itself an additional year to pass a new version , progress has stalled due to political gridlock.

"The constituents that I serve in this district — many of them are having trouble making ends meet," Sorensen said. "The cost of groceries is going up (and) I'm working on what I can do to bring that cost down, but we can't take away funding for a single mom who's working two jobs and say, 'Your SNAP benefits are going from $126 to $62 — just make do.'"

Sorensen, who sits on the House Committee on Agriculture, also indicated he supports strengthening crop insurance provisions within the bill to make sure it is as "robust as possible."

"A lot of our producers don't want disaster assistance at the end, or after a disaster happens," he said. "Why don't we just make sure that the crop assistance and insurance is taken care of so that it meets the farmers and producers as they go? There needs to be that stability and crop insurance and we have to invest in that."

Ukraine and Speaker Johnson

Finalizing a new farm bill isn't the only matter pending long-awaited congressional action: House Speaker Mike Johnson has pledged to take a vote on a package that includes funding to Ukraine. The Senate already passed a $95 billion aid package in February that included funds for Taiwan, Israel, humanitarian relief for Palestinians, as well as Ukraine.

"I hope he is a man of his word," Sorensen said of Johnson on Wednesday. "We're here at Heartland college talking about agriculture, understanding that we need exports from Ukraine — fertilizer, for instance, that we need in the Midwest... that's coming out of Ukraine. There are real implications if we just allow Russia to win or if we just allow the politics of Washington to take over."

Sorensen accused Johnson of "playing politics" with the matter but did not indicate he supports Republican calls for Johnson's ouster. Republican House member Marjorie Taylor Greene filed a motion to remove Johnson as speaker in late March; Johnson's predecessor, fellow Republican Kevin McCarthy, was removed from the position via an October vote that marked the first time in history a speaker had been removed in that manner.

"This is child's play that is going on today. I talked with the Speaker of the House — I want to work with the Speaker of the House. I want to make sure that we get things to the floor of the House have them voted on so that we can actually solve problems," Sorensen said. "I hope we'll do that."

Sorensen was in Normal on Wednesday to tour Heartland Community College's new Agriculture Complex. The $23 million facility opened with a ribbon-cutting in January and is expected to serve students in three new agriculture degree programs . The project received support from the McLean County Farm Bureau, Growmark and Funk Family Foundation, Precision Planting, Illinois Soybean Association, Cargill and others.

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