FSC/LAF events are designed to support our membership of Black farmers, landowners, and cooperatives with cooperative development, land retention, and advocacy. We do this primarily through education, outreach, and technical assistance.
FSC/LAF's 101 Level Cooperative Development Series
Topic: Understanding the Cooperative Business Model
Course Description:
This Intro level coop development training, led by Naomi Thompkins, FSC/LAF's Cooperative Fellow, breaks down the cooperative enterprise model, exploring how it differs from traditional business structures.
The Federation of Southern Cooperatives/Land Assistance Fund's Mississippi Association of Cooperatives' 53rd Annual Meeting
Registration: $53 per person
$300 per FSC/LAf Cooperative
$50 MAC Member dues
Contact:
Ben F. Burkett 601-301-5223
Darnella Winston 601-870-4114
FSC/LAF's Intermediate Level Cooperative Development Series
Topic: Coop Management
Course Description:
This Education and Outreach Cooperative Development Training is designed for developed, intermediate-level cooperatives. Led by Terence Courtney, FSC/LAF's Director of Cooperative Development and Strategic Initiatives, the session will focus on best practices for day-to-day operations.