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Register Now: Coop Symposium 2026!
We're inviting you to join us for our 8th Annual Coop Symposium, April 17th, 2026, in Epes Alabama at the Federation's Rural Training & Research Center! WHAT TO EXPECT! Participants will convene in state-based breakout sessions during this year’s symposium to explore the policies, challenges, and opportunities shaping cooperative development in their regions. Through collaborative dialogue, attendees will help define a shared vision and set of advocacy priorities to strengt
SAVE THE DATE: Annual Meeting 2026
Stay tuned for more details! Thursday - Birmingham, AL Friday - Saturday - Epes, AL
Hands in the Soil: Women Cultivating Land, Community, & Cooperative Power!
📅 Monday, March 30 🕛 12:00 PM (Noon) eastern Register here! You’ll hear from Federation Board Chair Shirley Blakley, alongside Federation staff Jackie Figg, Shelia Daniels, and Alicia Jordan, and Louise Witherspoon Williams, daughter of Federation founding cooperative member Estelle Witherspoon. As we close out Women’s History Month, we’re creating space for reflection and conversation. Join us for a special webinar on Monday, Noon Eastern time, recognizing the UN’s desi
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Updates on Federation gatherings, conferences, workshops, and community activities that bring farmers, landowners, and cooperative members together.
Hands in the Soil: Women Cultivating Land, Community, & Cooperative Power!
📅 Monday, March 30 🕛 12:00 PM (Noon) eastern Register here! You’ll hear from Federation Board Chair Shirley Blakley, alongside Federation staff Jackie Figg, Shelia Daniels, and Alicia Jordan, and Louise Witherspoon Williams, daughter of Federation founding cooperative member Estelle Witherspoon. As we close out Women’s History Month, we’re creating space for reflection and conversation. Join us for a special webinar on Monday, Noon Eastern time, recognizing the UN’s desi
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Georgia Training: Level Up Equipment Training April 2nd-6th
If you’re in Georgia this April, you won’t want to miss the Federation’s equipment training in partnership with Eco Paradigm. This hands-on training will cover a range of equipment designed to support farmers and landowners in their day-to-day operations. Spots are limited, so be sure to register. Sign up for this and other upcoming Alabama Events events on LU.MA : https://lu.ma/ASAC
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New Webinar Series! Co-op Solutions
Join us for a four-part webinar series exploring cooperative solutions to economic, environmental, and social challenges facing rural communities across the South. This series brings together Federation members, staff, and partners, including Braiding Seeds Fellowship and Soul Fire Farm, to share practical examples, lessons learned, and proven strategies for cooperative problem solving. Whether you are a farmer, landowner, cooperative member, or community advocate, these sess
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Register Now: Coop Symposium 2026!
We're inviting you to join us for our 8th Annual Coop Symposium, April 17th, 2026, in Epes Alabama at the Federation's Rural Training & Research Center! WHAT TO EXPECT! Participants will convene in state-based breakout sessions during this year’s symposium to explore the policies, challenges, and opportunities shaping cooperative development in their regions. Through collaborative dialogue, attendees will help define a shared vision and set of advocacy priorities to strengt
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SAVE THE DATE: Annual Meeting 2026
Stay tuned for more details! Thursday - Birmingham, AL Friday - Saturday - Epes, AL
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Wills & Estate Planning Clinics South Carolina!
Join us for a series of in-person Wills & Estate Planning Clinics this March across South Carolina for Black farmers and landowners seeking to protect their families and landholdings. Click your preferred location below to register: McCormick, SC Georgetown County St. Helena Island Click here to see list of what to bring with you! Event Details! The average cost of a simple will can range from $300 to $1,000, and access to trusted, affordable legal assistance in rural commu
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Mar 102 min read
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