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Dear John,

In August, we traveled with a film crew around Indiana to visit farmers and hear their stories. They shared how they became farmers, what their hopes are for their farms, and the challenges they have. These stories aired at Farm Aid 2023 during our press event, where artists and these same farmers came together on stage to share their visions for agriculture. Head to our blog to meet the following Indiana farmers: [[link removed]]

Joseph Fischer of Fischer Farms and Dan DeSutter of Hoosier Grassfed Beef. These two are proponents of cattle grazing for soil health and climate resilience.

Norman Greer, Denise and John Jamerson, and DeAnthony Jamerson of Legacy Taste of the Garden. These three generations are stewarding the land and supporting Black farmers.

Jason Federer of Living Prairie Farms. This farmer is working to transform the Midwestern corn and soybean belt into a more diverse cropping region.

Lauren McCalister and Brett Volpp of 3 Flock Farm. These young farmers raise heritage breed sheep for meat and wool and work to cultivate a thriving and equitable local food system.

Robert Frew and Juan Carlos Abango of Sobremesa Farm. These farmers follow principles of permaculture and work hard to foster their community.

MEET THESE INSPIRING INDIANA FARMERS [[link removed]]

The Farm Aid festival may be best known for music, but advocating for family farmers is an equally important part of our annual event. Read about our People's Hearing [[link removed]], which that took place the day before the festival where more than 300 policymakers, advocates, organizers and farmers gathered to call for a better Farm Bill.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE PEOPLE'S HEARING AT FARM AID 2023 [[link removed]]

Farm Aid’s annual online memorabilia auction is live! Collectors and fans can bid on rare and unique items, including a number of incredible guitars from Gibson and Epiphone, posters, books, albums and other memorabilia signed by artists at Farm Aid 2023. Check out all of the auction offerings at www.farmaid.org/auction [[link removed]]. The auction closes on Friday, October 6 at 5 PM EDT so get those bids in now! All proceeds from the sale of items support Farm Aid’s mission to build a vibrant, family farm-centered system of agriculture in America.

BID NOW FOR A PIECE OF FARM AID HISTORY! [[link removed]]

P.S. If you're a farmer, be sure to check out these upcoming deadlines:

The USDA is extending the deadline for the Discrimination Financial Assistance Program to January 13th, 2024 [[link removed]] Conservation Program ranking dates are approaching. Find the ranking date for your state here. [[link removed]] Forward [link removed]

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Cambridge, MA 02141

Top two photos: Scott Streble

Last photo: Suzanne Cordeiro

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