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FSCLAF is hosting 2 Separate In-person Wills & Estate Planning Clinics! Florida ☀️
Register for Friday Here! Friday October 9th, 2026 - Marion County Extension Service Ocala, FL Register for Saturday Here! Saturday October 10th, 2026 - Greenshade A.M.E. Church Quincy, F Overview Join us for an Estate Planning Clinic to take the first steps toward protecting your family property and legacy. Wills & Estate Planning Clinic Farmers and landowners in Florida are invited to join the Federation of Southern Cooperatives/Land Assistance Fund for an upcoming Wills &
Coop Econ 2026 Registration Open! October 15th - 17th - Epes, AL
CoopEcon 2026 is part of an ongoing effort to connect coops across the South and to build strong and sustainable cooperative economies! October 15th - 17th Rural Training and Research Center, Epes, Alabama Time & Agenda: listed in registration Many communities today are facing challenges such as limited economic opportunities, rising costs, and the loss of local ownership. Cooperatives offer a practical way for people to work together, meet shared needs, create opportunities
The Federation of Southern Cooperatives/Land Assistance Fund Appoints Richard Benderson as Interim State Coordinator for Florida
Read Full Here October 6, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Briar Blakley Director of Communications & Member Relations Phone: 404-765-0991 communications@federation.coop Federation of Southern Cooperatives/Land Assistance Fund Atlanta, Georgia — The Federation of Southern Cooperatives/Land Assistance Fund (the Federation) is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Benderson as Interim State Coordinator for the Florida Field Office on a temporary assignment, effecti
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The Federation of Southern Cooperatives/Land Assistance Fund Appoints Richard Benderson as Interim State Coordinator for Florida
Read Full Here October 6, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Briar Blakley Director of Communications & Member Relations Phone: 404-765-0991 communications@federation.coop Federation of Southern Cooperatives/Land Assistance Fund Atlanta, Georgia — The Federation of Southern Cooperatives/Land Assistance Fund (the Federation) is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Benderson as Interim State Coordinator for the Florida Field Office on a temporary assignment, effecti
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The Federation of Southern Cooperatives/Land Assistance Fund Welcomes Frederick Carter as New Director of Finance
Originally Published: November 17, 2025 Atlanta, Georgia — The Federation of Southern Cooperatives/Land Assistance Fund is pleased to announce the appointment of Frederick (Fred) Carter as its new Director of Finance, effective November 17, 2025. Fred brings to the Federation’s executive leadership team a decade of progressive experience in accounting, in addition to his background in government financial management and nonprofit administration. Fred holds a Bachelor of Bus
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The Federation of Southern Cooperatives/Land Assistance Fund Welcomes Briar Blakley as the New Director of Communications & Member Relations.
Originally published October 21, 2026 https://conta.cc/47qjEhq We’re pleased to announce a staffing update within the Federation of Southern Cooperatives/Land Assistance Fund. Join us in welcoming Briar Blakley as the new Director of Communications and Member Relations, following Tandelyn Daniel’s tenure in the role. For many, Briar is a familiar face at the Federation. With over six years of experience in communications and social media across entertainment, non-profit, and
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Stephanie D Banks Named Director of Land Retention & Advocacy
Read Stephanie D. Banks Full Press Release Originally released September 23, 2024
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Darren Beachem Promoted to Alabama State Coordinator
Originally published on February 15, 2023 EAST POINT, GA. - The Federation of Southern Cooperatives/Land Assistance Fund proudly announces that Darren Beachem was promoted to State Coordinator of Alabama this year. In this new capacity, Beachem serves as a member of the FSCLAF Executive Team and is responsible for implementing programs and activities focused on cooperative economic development, land retention, and advocacy in Alabama. He will accomplish this by managing a d
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