Willie Nelson has been hosting Farm Aid for almost 40 years. Now considered the longest-running concert for a cause, the event this year was headlined by Nelson in Saratoga Springs, New York, along with Neil Young,

Willie Nelson closed out his annual Farm Aid festival on Saturday night. This year the benefit concert took place in Saratoga Springs, New York. “Happy Farm Aid! 39 years!” Nelson said from the stage.

Neil Young performs during the Farm Aid concert on Saturday Sept. 21, 2024, at SPAC in Saratoga, NY. The first Farm Aid concert was held in 1985 to raise awareness about the loss of family farms and to raise money to help keep farm families on their land. Over the years, the effort by rock stars has raised nearly $80 million.

Members of the Farm Aid Board, including, from left, Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp, Neil Young, Dave Matthews, and Margo Price speak at a press conference with farmers, media, and fans, prior to