Farm Aid to be Held in Hershey, Pennsylvania

By CnAgri2012-07-10 18:53:09 Print

Farm Aid announced that its annual benefit concert will return to Pennsylvania on Saturday, Sept. 22 at Hersheypark Stadium.

"We've built a strong family farm movement to grow our economy, ensure our health and protect our environment. Farm Aid brings these Main Street values to transform the Wall Street-controlled farm and food system," said Farm Aid President Willie Nelson. "The Farm Aid concert is our chance to shine a spotlight on the independent family farmers who are essential to the well-being of our country."

Farm Aid 2012 will feature Nelson and fellow board members John Mellencamp, Neil Young and Dave Matthews - with Tim Reynolds - as well as Jack Johnson, ALO, Pegi Young & The Survivors, and Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real.

The signature music and food festival will feature Farm Aid's HOMEGROWN Concessions?- family farm-identified, local and organic foods. Farm Aid's HOMEGROWN Village will give concertgoers a chance to meet farmers, engage in hands-on food and farm activities and learn about the ways family farmers are enriching our soil, protecting our water and growing our economy, in addition to bringing us good food for good health.

Farm Aid has a rich history in Pennsylvania. Farm Aid has long collaborated with and supported organizations and organizers in the state who are growing the Good Food Movement, including innovators at the forefront of the organic and the Buy Fresh Buy Local movements. Farm Aid concerts in the region include Farm Aid 1999 and 2000 in Bristow, Va.; Farm Aid 2002 in Burgettstown, Pa.; and Farm Aid 2006 in Camden, N.J.

Tickets for Farm Aid 2012 will go on sale Friday, July 13, at 10 a.m. EDT and will be available at www.livenation.com , www.ticketmaster.com , Ticketmaster outlets, GIANT Center Box Office, or by phone at 800-745-3000. Ticket prices range from $35.75 to $99.75. For venue information, visit www.hersheyparkstadium.com.