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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
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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