The first Farm Aid in Minnesota was my second time attending the event after going to Farm Aid in 1998 near Chicago. Video vignettes played between performances and gave an insight into the ongoing work Farm Aid does across the country, as many farmers praised Nelson and Farm Aid for their support. Dylan performed at the first two editions of Farm Aid, and made a surprise appearance at Farm Aid in 2023. Farm Aid 40 was both a celebration of the past and a call to action for the present and future. There will be a need for Farm Aid 41 just as much as Farm Aid 80 so that the families growing our food know where to find help when they need it most.