We are a cooperative association of Black farmers, landowners, and cooperatives.
The August 14th Estelle Witherspoon Awards Ceremony honoring Phylicia Rashad is sold out.
CELEBRATE
with
US.
Join us for our 58th Annual Meeting—a special three-day event beginning Thursday, August 14, 2025, in Birmingham, Alabama, and continuing through Saturday, August 16, at our historic, Rural Training and Research Center in Epes, Alabama.
This year, we are proud to honor Phylicia Rashad as the 24th recipient of the Estelle Witherspoon Lifetime Achievement Award, the Federation’s highest honor. She will be recognized during our largest annual fundraiser as we celebrate nearly 60 years of cooperative development, land retention, and advocacy. Read Ms. Rashad's full bio here.
The theme of this year’s Annual Meeting is “Memorializing Our Legacy.” This powerful theme honors the generations who built, protected, and advanced the cooperative movement across the rural South. Together, we will honor the past, uplift the present, and prepare for the future.
We look forward to seeing you there.
In Cooperation
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Estate Planning Workshop
Donaldsonville, Louisiana
Take the first step towards reclaiming what is rightfully yours – your land and your legacy. Join us and be part of the movement to reverse the trend of Black land loss. We invite you to our complimentary Estate Planning Workshop.
Together, we will tackle the critical issue of Black farmer-owned land loss and provide you with the tools and knowledge to protect your heritage. During this power-packed event, you will:
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Meet the Land Retention Team
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Learn about the Federation and its land retention services
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Receive Financial Literacy Outreach
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Receive heirs' property technical assistance
Estate Planning Workshop
Epes, Alabama
Take the first step towards reclaiming what is rightfully yours – your land and your legacy. Join us and be part of the movement to reverse the trend of Black land loss. We invite you to our complimentary Estate Planning Workshop.
Together, we will tackle the critical issue of Black farmer-owned land loss and provide you with the tools and knowledge to protect your heritage. During this power-packed event, you will:
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Meet the Land Retention Team
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Learn about the Federation and its land retention services
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Receive Financial Literacy Outreach
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Receive heirs' property technical assistance
Estate Planning Workshop
TEXAS
Take the first step towards reclaiming what is rightfully yours – your land and your legacy. Join us and be part of the movement to reverse the trend of Black land loss. We invite you to our complimentary Estate Planning Workshop.
Together, we will tackle the critical issue of Black farmer-owned land loss and provide you with the tools and knowledge to protect your heritage. During this power-packed event, you will:
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Meet the Land Retention Team
-
Learn about the Federation and its land retention services
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Receive Financial Literacy Outreach
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Receive heirs' property technical assistance
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Welcome Our New SC State Coordinator
The Federation of Southern Cooperatives/Land Assistance Fund (the Federation) proudly announces the appointment of Victoria A. Smalls as Interim South Carolina State Coordinator, effective February 1, 2025. In this role, Smalls will support the Federation’s mission of empowering Black farmers, landowners, and cooperatives across the state.
2025 Staff Retreat
January 2025 Federation staff gathered for strategic planning sessions, diving deep into how we will continue to serve our membership of Black Farmers, landowners, and cooperatives.
The Federation of Southern Cooperatives/Land Assistance Fund is committed to advancing cooperative development, land retention, and advocacy across the South to build stronger, more resilient communities. 💪🏾✨
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We Are Hiring!
"I joined the Federation in November 2023 as a Field Accountant. I genuinely enjoy my role here, helping our members adopt and maintain effective record-keeping practices for their operations. In addition to my work with the Federation, I raise cattle in Central Texas, managing the daily operations of my family ranch. This hands-on experience allows me to connect with our members on a personal level, and I am truly grateful for the opportunity to contribute to their success."
Our Mission
is to be a catalyst for the development of self-supporting communities through cooperative economic development, land retention, and advocacy.
We envision sustainable rural communities supported by a network of farmers, landowners, and cooperatives based on local control and ownership.
It's Not a One-Person Thing