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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 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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43,244 Discrimination Financial Assistance ProgramDFAP Payments Mailed
Originally published on August 3, 2024 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Discrimination-Financial-Assistance-Program--DFAP--Check
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Congressman Jim ClyburnHonored as the Federation's23rd Annual Estelle Witherspoon Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient
Originally Published on July 26th, 2024 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Federation-of-Southern-Cooperatives-LAF-Announces-23rd-Estelle-Witherspoon-Lifetime-Achievement-Recipient-----.html?soid=1103462940550&aid=597awy-XEv4
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