The Drop Zone
Raffle Prizes Announced
We're super excited to announce the first batch of raffle prizes! "What raffle prizes?", you may be asking. Well, everyone who donates any amount toward our BIG FUNDRAISER is entered into a monthly drawing for a chance to win valuable gifts. Like this sweet Farida...
John McCutcheon Concert
Watch the fabulous John McCutcheon in Concert! We're partnering with the wonderful concert streaming platform, Mandolin (designed, developed and delivered right here in the Midwest) and the one and only John McCutcheon (who not only delivered our Keynote for last...
Let the FUNdraiser Begin!
You've told us time and time again how much you value all the great work FARM has been doing to keep us educated, connected, and engaged this past 14 months. We are so often asked, "How can we help?" Well, FARM is officially launching a fundraising campaign with an...
FARM Gathering 2021 Cancelled
The FARM Board of Directors convened early this week to discuss our conference plans for the Fall of 2021. We regret to announce that we have made the decision to postpone our conference until 2022, when we will gather in Lisle, Illinois. Our current plan is to return...
A word (or more) from the President
Following a week of Folk Unlocked, I am feeling rejuvenated. I tip my bowler to Aengus Finnan and the entire Folk Alliance International staff and volunteers for producing an amazing event unlike anything I have ever seen. The reimagined conference accomplished most...
Folk Unlocked Virtual Conference
FARM is proud to present The Accidentals in the Folk Alliance International's Folk Unlocked "Best of the regions" showcase. There are many talented artists that would fit this description. We chose this exceptional trio not only for their musical gifts but for their...
Tuesday Tech Talk – Let’s Talk Social Media
Let's Talk Social Media Speaker: YOU? Date: February 2, 2021 "Let's Talk ... " is a new monthly event offered as part of our weekly Tuesday Tech Talk webinars. The first Tuesday of each month will feature a specific topic where we'll invite attendees to share their...
Home for Thanksgiving
A special concert with John McCutcheon presented in partnership with FARM and the Fine Arts Series at St John’s University
Message from FARM Board President, Charlie Mosbrook
It was my birthday, February 11. Dave Humphreys dropped me off at the Downers Grove Metra station to make my way back to union station and then home to Cleveland. We had spent the past 3 days planning the next conference in Grand Rapids and exploring potential future...
Virtual Connections Update
Big Plans for the week of October 19 - 24!Private Showcasing Oct 19, 20 & 21 FARM has made the last minute decision to allow a limited number of showcases, presented by a limited number of hosts in the model of our Private Showcases. These are NOT official...