We are planning a great celebration of our work, memories, and progress in the development of the Federation, as the foremost organization serving Black farmers, landowners, co-op members, and low-income people in rural communities across the Southern Region.
THURSDAY
HOTEL
Birmingham
We are pleased to announce we have secured a discounted rate of $165 per night
Room rate closes on August 10th at NOON.
The room block dates are in effect August 16th- 18th.
**The typical nightly hotel rate starts at $219 per night.
**The nightly parking rate is $18 (parking deck) -$25.50 (valet)
**There is a $60-80 incidental fee/night that each guest is responsible for providing a credit card to cover these mandatory charges. Only certain meals are covered during the event.
THURSDAY
AGENDA
On Thursday, August 17, 2023, we will be holding the 22ndst annual Estelle Witherspoon Lifetime Achievement Award Banquet at the SHERATON in Birmingham, Alabama.
Estelle Witherspoon
Lifetime
Achievement Award Ceremony
BREAKOUT
SESSIONS
ANNUAL FISH
FRY
ENTERTAINMENT
FRIDAY
AGENDA
On Friday, August 18, 2023, at the Federation’s Rural Training Center, near Epes, Alabama, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM there will be a panel of USDA agency leaders and specialists to present information on the latest developments in USDA programs that support family-sized farmers. There will also be a discussion of plans for improving farm policies, land retention, and conservation practices.
MATTIE MACK
PRETTY HAT
PRAYER BREAKFAST
SATURDAY
AGENDA
On Saturday, August 19, 2023, we will begin with a Prayer Breakfast at 7:30 AM.
That is followed by our
Members Only Business Meeting including reports from the Board of Directors, the Executive Director; and a meeting of our state caucuses of cooperatives.
MEMBER
ONLY
BUSINESS MEETING
EVENT CONTACTS
Allow 24-48 hours for email responses
For further assistance: Tandelyn Daniel, FSC/LAF Director of Communications at tandelyndaniel@federation.coop