Farm Aid 1985 Ken and Steve Bessemer KWCH TV

The farm crisis of the 1980's was near its peak when Willie Nelson and Friends announced they would host a concert to highlight the plight of the American Farmer.  Bands from all over came to Champaign, IL for a twelve hour performance that was called a Country Woodstock.  

Ken Root and photographer, Steve Bessemer, spent three days in the area along side colleagues from CBS News.  Their stories give perspective to the first Farm Aid Concert and the amazing stretch of years that Willie Nelson and Friends have continued to salute farmers and the working people of America.