SOMERVILLE, Massachusetts - August 30 - Farm Aid today announced artist additions to the lineup at its annual benefit concert. Artists representing a variety of genres are slated to join Farm Aid president and founder Willie Nelson and board members Neil Young, John Mellencamp and Dave Matthews on Sept. 30 at the Tweeter Center at the Waterfront in Camden, N.J.

Among the artists who will help to promote food from family farms and raise funds to support Farm Aid's work are Jerry Lee Lewis with Roy Head, Los Lonely Boys, Arlo Guthrie, Gov't Mule, Steve Earle and Allison Moorer, Robert Randolph & The Family Band, Steel Pulse, Shelby Lynne, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Jimmy Sturr & his Orchestra, Pauline Reese and Danielle Evin.

"Farm Aid is a movement inspired by artists who generously donate their time and talent to play on the Farm Aid stage," said Farm Aid Executive Director Carolyn Mugar. "Once again, we are proud to welcome to the Farm Aid stage such a diverse and talented lineup."

Tickets for Farm Aid 2006 Presented by Silk Soymilk are available at all Ticketmaster outlets, the Tweeter Center box office or charge by phone at 215-336-2000, 856-338-9000 and 302-984-2000. Ticket prices for Farm Aid 2006 Presented by Silk Soymilk are $32 for lawn seats. Tickets for pavilion seats are $65 and $85. All tickets are subject to a $5.50 venue fee. Doors will open at 1 p.m. on Sept. 30.

Since its beginning, Farm Aid has traveled the country, supporting local organizations working to strengthen and promote family farms. From Washington State to Washington, D.C., Farm Aid has helped family farmers create a movement that increases the supply and demand for family farm-identified food. Farm Aid's vision is for family farmers to provide us all with good products -- food, fiber and alternative fuels -- that protect our land, our health and our environment.

For directions, venue rules and regulations, parking and general information, visit http://www.livenation.com or call 856-365-1300.

Farm Aid 2006 Presented by Silk Soymilk is sponsored by Wild Oats Markets, Horizon Organic, Whole Foods Markets, American Apparel, Chouinard, Toy Farmer and Annie's Homegrown Naturals.

Willie Nelson, Neil Young and John Mellencamp organized the first Farm Aid concert in 1985 to raise awareness about the loss of family farms and to raise funds to keep farm families on their land. Dave Matthews joined the Farm Aid Board of Directors in 2001. Farm Aid raises awareness about the critical role of family farms and has raised more than $29 million to build and strengthen family farm food production. Between 1985 and 2005, 80 percent of Farm Aid's total expenditures was spent on programs to benefit family farmers, exceeding charity watchdog standards. Through public education, program activities and grants, Farm Aid promotes food from family farms and sustainable agriculture, fights factory farms, advocates for fair farm prices and provides disaster assistance and credit counseling to farm families.

Media Note: Advance credentials are required for all media to attend Farm Aid 2006 Presented by Silk Soymilk. Visit http://www.farmaid.org/credentials by Sept. 5 to apply.

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