Annual Events
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February
Mississippi Small Farmer Conference
This Small Farmers Conference is a joint venture between Alcorn State University and The Mississippi Association of Cooperatives(MAC) takes place in the middle of March. Generally there are 325 small farmers and ranchers in attendance
March 15th -16th, Tunica, Mississippi
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CoopEcon
Every April!!
CoopEcon is an education and training institute geared toward helping current and future cooperators building and strengthening new community-based enterprises in their communities.
CoopEcon 2019 is the sixth gathering of a coalition of Southern Grassroots organizations and their affiliate partners. This network of organizations is working towards promoting and launching sustainable cooperative economies.
GA Farmer Conference
Feb. 13th-14th
Held every year in February, the Georgia Farmers Conference includes workshops, sessions, and speakers from the Georgia Department of Agriculture, USDA Agencies, and other subject matter experts.
For more information visit coopecon.coop
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Forestry Camp
Held in June!!!
Held Annually in June at the Rural Training and Research Center in Epes Alabama, The Forestry Camp introduces high school students to careers in forestry. Students that attend are primarily from neighboring counties, and as far away as Georgia. This years camp will be held June 10- 14th 2019.
For more information contact:
P: 205- 652 -9676
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Coop Symposium
Every October During Coop Month- October 25th, 2019
RTRC Epes, AL
Co-op Month has been nationally recognized in October since 1964. The month is a time for co-ops to reflect on their shared principles and to educate everyone about the value of belonging to a co-op. Contact 205-652-9676 to RSVP
Annual Meeting/Estelle Witherspoon Award Dinner August 13th, 14th, 15th 2020
We are always excited about this momentous occasion and invite you to participate in the celebration of our organization. We are swiftly approaching the 52nd celebration to be held August in Birmingham & Epes Alabama
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National Heirs Property Conference
December, 2020
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