Farm Aid 40 to Proceed After Labor Dispute Resolution

Farm Aid is set to celebrate its 40th anniversary with a major concert featuring artists like Margo Price, Dave Matthews, and Billy Strings on September 20 at the University of Minnesota?s Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. The event, founded by Willie Nelson, Neil Young, and John Mellencamp in 1985, supports struggling family farmers across the U.S. Initially, the concert faced uncertainty due to a labor strike involving union workers at the university. However, Farm Aid organizers announced on Instagram that an agreement had been reached between the University of Minnesota and Teamsters Local 320, allowing the event to proceed as scheduled. The union's members ended their strike after negotiating a new contract that includes salary increases over the next three years. Farm Aid organizers expressed gratitude for the resolution, highlighting the importance of unity and fairness in supporting farmers and workers. They look forward to a day of music and community that honors their shared history on the concert date.