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Willie Nelson's Farm Aid

In 1985 a benefit concert was held for farmers living in the world's richest country, the US. In 2014, Witness spoke to the main organiser, the Country music legend Willie Nelson.

In 1985 a benefit concert was held for farmers living in one of the world's richest countries, the US. The money went toward preventing suicides and helping farmers keep their land. In 2014, Witness spoke to the main organiser, the Country music legend Willie Nelson.

(Photo: Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings by Paul Natkin/Photo Reserve, Inc)

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