Federation of Southern Cooperatives/Land Assistance Fund

05/19/2026

Today, the Federation of Southern Cooperatives/Land Assistance Fund offices throughout the Southern Region are closed as we honor and reflect on the life, legacy, and enduring impact of Malcolm X. He challenged systems of injustice while encouraging Black communities to build power, protect their communities and rights, and strengthen their futures through education, economic independence, and collective action.

We also recognize the continued importance of advocacy, community leadership, and the ongoing pursuit of justice for all.

04/27/2026

What if workers didn’t just survive the economy, but helped shape it? Join tomorrow’s conversation hosted by our partners on what it means to truly shift power in today’s economy.

Hear from our Executive Director, Cornelius Blanding, alongside other panelists as they discuss how cooperative models move workers from labor to ownership, building stability, shared power, and lasting community wealth.

Register here:https://bit.ly/4tNskHq

🗓 Tuesday, April 28
⏰ 12:00 PM ET

🗓 Tomorrow, April 28
⏰ 12:00 PM ET

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04/23/2026

Happy Earth Day. 🌍

Take two minutes to hear from director Mark Decena and farmer Blain Snipstal before you settle in for today’s free screening of Farming While Black.

Register through the link in our bio and we will send you the screening link. Watch anytime today.

🌱 Free | All Day

🔗RSVP link: www.tinyurl.com/farmingwhileblackfilm

04/22/2026

04/07/2026

Join us this Thursday, April 9 from 6:30–8:00 PM for Wellness & Care: Health, wellness, and food-as-medicine through cooperative practice, part of our Cooperative Solutions webinar series in collaboration with

Now more than ever, cooperatives play a critical role in supporting member and community wellness through food, education, and collective care.

Hear real examples, lessons learned, and strategies grounded in lived experience across the rural South.

Register via the link in bio or the QR code.

03/22/2026

We’re Cultivating a Cooperative Climate 🌱 Inviting members and friends to join us for a powerful symposium, bringing together cooperative leaders, farmers, and advocates from across the South.

Through state-based breakout sessions, we’ll tackle real policy challenges, share strategies, and shape a unified vision for cooperative advocacy in our region.

This is where ideas turn into action.

🔗 Learn more + register via QR code or visit the link in bio!

03/20/2026

If you find yourself in Georgia this April you won’t want to miss the Federations equipment training hosted with our friends at Eco Paradigm.

This training will cover a multitude of different equipments that will support you as a landowner and farmer!

You won’t want to miss it.

Be sure to register on our LU.MA for upcoming ASAC events: https://lu.ma/ASAC

03/13/2026

Protect your land. Protect your legacy.

We’re hosting Wills and Estate Planning Clinics in South Carolina this March for Black farmers and landowners.

Access to trusted and affordable legal assistance in rural communities remains a challenge. These clinics help reduce barriers by connecting participants with guidance, preparation support, and referrals to trusted attorneys. Participants can receive support around the broader estate planning process, from wills to other tools that help protect land, assets, and family legacy.

Pre-registered participants will receive assistance from our Land Retention team in preparing the information needed for estate planning documents in their state and may have the opportunity to meet with volunteer attorneys on-site to discuss next steps.

📍 March 26 | McCormick, SC
📍 March 27 | Hemingway, SC
📍 March 28 | St. Helena Island, SC

Register here:
https://www.federation.coop/events

02/23/2026

Education was never just instruction for black communities. It was protection, strategy, and preparation.

Join us for our Black History Month webinar exploring how HBCUs equipped Black communities to retain land, steward resources, and build lasting wealth.

Register via link in bio.

02/20/2026

A powerful recap from the Georgia Farmers Conference 🌾 We gathered with our members, and partners for meaningful dialogue, membership education, and connection, strengthening networks that sustain our rural communities.

Members also made their concerns known around ongoing setbacks and current outcomes for socially disadvantaged farmers. We stand firm in our commitment to protecting funding and expanding possibilities for farmers, landowners, and cooperatives.
were honored to hear remarks from Congressman Sanford Bishop, shared by way of Kenneth Cutts, Chief of Staff, reinforcing the importance of continued advocacy and federal engagement in support of Georgia’s farmers.