Farm Aid appoints Shorlette Ammons and Jennifer Fahy as new co-executive directors

Farm Aid has appointed Shorlette Ammons and Jennifer Fahy as co-executive directors, effective January 1, 2025. They succeed Carolyn Mugar, who has led the organization since its founding in 1985 and will remain as an advisor. Ammons has been with Farm Aid since 2022, while Fahy joined in 2002 and has served as communications director. Both will focus on promoting family farms and addressing systemic barriers in agriculture. Farm Aid's annual festival, which began in 1985, has raised over $80 million to support family farmers. The organization plans to celebrate its 40th anniversary in 2025, with details on the next concert yet to be announced.