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Willie Nelson is making a real difference in the world with his music. He collaborated with Marty Dread to create this dynamic song with its passionate message. ''Lend a Hand to the Farmers'' is an exploration of new territory for the co-founder of FarmAid. Since its beginnings in 1985, FarmAid has granted over $15 million in aid to rural America and has helped thousands of struggling farm families across the country stay on the land.

When Willie's people asked me to make a video for this song, I chose images from the 1950s because it was the last decade in which small American farmers were respected for their contribution, still had a say in things, and could make a living off the land. I grew up on a working farm in Appalachia and am proud of my heritage. I join with Willie Nelson and Marty Dread to ask for support for our nation's farmers. All images used in this video are in the public domain.

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