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59th Annual Meeting & 25th Estelle Witherspoon Lifetime Achievement Award Ceremony
Sustaining the Future: Innovation, Resilience, and Member Engagement We are excited to invite you to the 59th Annual Meeting & 25th Estelle Witherspoon Lifetime Achievement Award Ceremony of the Federation of Southern Cooperatives/Land Assistance Fund taking place August 13–15, 2026. Centered around this year’s theme, Sustaining the Future: Innovation, Resilience, and Member Engagement, the event will begin in Birmingham and conclude in Epes, Alabama. This special gathering
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
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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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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The Federation Marks a Historic Milestone with the Matagorda Bay Fishermen’s Processing Facility
February 25, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Briar Blakley Director of Communications & Member Relations Phone: 404-765-0991 communications@federation.coop Atlanta, Georgia — The Federation of Southern Cooperatives/Land Assistance Fund marks a historic milestone as the Matagorda Bay Fishermen’s Cooperative celebrates the opening of its seafood processing facility during its Third Annual Membership Meeting, February 27–28. The facility represents the Cooperative’s first
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The Federation of Southern Cooperatives/Land Assistance Fund Delivers Over 3,000 Pounds of Fresh Produce to New Orleans Families Amid Government Shutdown
https://conta.cc/4p5niU3 November 12, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Briar Blakley Director of Communications & Member Relations Phone: 404-765-0991 communications@federation.coop Demonstrating the power of cooperative work, the Federation of Southern Cooperatives/ Land Assistance Fund connects Black farmers and food banks to sustain communities and local food systems amid halted federal support. ATLANTA, GA — November 12, 2025 — The Federation of Southern Cooperativ
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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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