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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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John Deere Pledges Support to the Federation of Southern Cooperatives/Land Assistance Fund's Heirs'
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