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.
ANNUAL SOUTHERN REGIONAL EVENTS
Coop Symposium
Cooperative Advocacy
All-Southern States Event
April 25, 2025
9 AM til 2 PM CT
Cooperative Development
Epes, AL
Forestry Camp
All-Southern States Event
June 22-27, 2025
Land Retention
Expose Youth to Ag
Epes, AL
Annual Meeting
Membership
August 14-16, 2025
Birmingham & Epes, AL
Coop Econ
All-Southern States Event
Cooperative Development
Epes, AL
typically occurs 3 week in October
FORWARD
Heirs Property
Boot Camp
December 4-6, 2025
Land Retention
Atlanta, GA
Federation Conversation Live!
Coop Symposium Sneak-Peak
Description:
We will discuss our 7th Annual Coop Symposium​​
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Virtual Meeting
FSC/LAF Focus Area: Cooperative Development
Type: Outreach & Education Annual Event
Target Audience: Cooperative Members interested in Cooperative Advocacy
Format: Virtual/Webinar
Duration: 30 minutes
Cost: Complimentary
Guest: Terence Courtney, FSC/LAF Director of Cooperative Development & Strategic Initiatives
Host: Tandelyn Daniel, FSC/LAF Director of Communications & Member Relations