Friday & Saturday | 59th Annual Meeting| Epes, Alabama
Sat, Aug 15
|Rural Training & Research Center
Join farmers, landowners, cooperatives, and community leaders in Epes, Alabama for workshops, fellowship, the Annual Membership Business Meeting, scholarship presentations, Taste of the Federation, a fish fry, and more as we celebrate leadership, legacy, and community across the rural South.
Time & Location
Aug 15, 2026, 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Rural Training & Research Center, 575 Federation Rd, Gainesville, AL 35464, USA
About the event
Friday August 14th
Friday’s gathering in Epes, Alabama brings together farmers, landowners, cooperatives, and community leaders for a full day of workshops, fellowship, and engagement centered around the Federation’s ongoing work across the rural South. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect through educational sessions focused on cooperative economic development, land retention and stewardship, and advocacy alongside shared dialogue and community-building experiences that reflect the spirit of leadership, resilience, and collective action at the heart of the Federation’s mission. The evening will conclude with Taste of the Federation featuring foods, fellowship, a fish fry, and an evening of entertainment celebrating traditions from across our organization.
Saturday August 15th
Saturday’s events offer a meaningful close to the 59th Annual Meeting weekend with moments of reflection, celebration, and member engagement. The day begins with the Prayer Breakfast followed by the Annual Membership Business Meeting, where members gather to reflect on the Federation’s…