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Federation of Southern Cooperatives/Land Assistance Fund

MISSION

To be a catalyst for the development of self-supporting communities through cooperative economic development, land retention, and advocacy.

The Federation of Southern Cooperatives/Land Assistance Fund is a cooperative association of Black farmers, landowners, and cooperatives that has been fighting to save Black-owned land with cooperative development, land retention, and advocacy since 1967.

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.

02/17/2026

We mourn the passing of our dear friend Jesse L. Jackson Sr. of Rainbow PUSH Coalition, a towering civil rights icon and a true unifier whose life’s work shaped generations. During Black History Month, we pause to honor his profound legacy and the immeasurable loss felt across our communities.

Reverend Jackson understood that the struggle for civil rights did not end with the vote. He championed Black farmers, landowners, and cooperatives, recognizing land retention, economic self-determination, and collective ownership as essential pillars of freedom. His advocacy amplified rural Black voices, defended Black land, and reinforced cooperation as a path toward dignity, stability, and power.

As we remember his life, we recommit ourselves to carrying forward this work with the same moral clarity, courage, and unwavering belief in the power of unity. Rest in power, our friend!

Read full press release here: https://conta.cc/4kGMboc

02/16/2026

Land was never just property. It was protection, strategy, and infrastructure.

Join us for The Land That Held Us, a Black History Month webinar exploring the roots and future of the Rural Training & Research Center.

Register via link in bio.

02/09/2026

Reflecting on our accomplishments as a member-owned organization. Team work makes the dream work!

02/06/2026

This Black History Month, the Federation of Southern Cooperatives/Land Assistance Fund presents a two-part virtual series exploring how land ownership, cooperative economics, and education have protected and strengthened Black communities for generations. From the Civil Rights Movement to the establishment of the Rural Training & Research Center (RTRC), and from HBCU classrooms to rural farmland, this series highlights the institutions and strategies that sustain Black land retention and economic resilience.

Throughout the month, we will share digital spotlights honoring civil rights and cooperative pioneers such as Fannie Lou Hamer and Ella Jo Baker, while also uplifting the work of Charles Prejean, Ralph Paige, Estelle Witherspoon, Wendell Paris, the Zipperts, and the many members and organizers who helped build and sustain the Federation’s cooperative legacy.

Join us as we reflect on the infrastructure behind Black freedom work, and reaffirm our commitment to preserving Black land and cooperative power for future generations.

02/03/2026

🌾 The 43rd Georgia Farmers Conference is here!

Friday, February 13, 2026 | 9AM–2PM EST
📍 Hilton Garden Inn | Albany, GA

Join us for a day of outreach, education, and technical assistance featuring sessions on:

• Co-op Development & Marketing
• Heirs Property
• Farm Management
• Forestry Management
• USDA Programs

We will also honor and celebrate the unwavering passion and commitment of our Black farmers, landowners, and cooperatives.

Please see the registration link here: https://www.federation.coop/georgiafarmersconference

For more information, contact:
FSC/LAF Georgia Field Office
229-432-5799
loriwhite@federation.coop

01/22/2026

The voice of our membership matters now more than ever. Our Mississippi and Alabama staff joined coalition partners in Washington, D.C. to advocate for farmers, landowners, and cooperatives.

01/21/2026

We’re hitting the ground running in 2026! The Mississippi Association of Cooperatives has submitted our first USDA FSA loan package in preparation for the upcoming planting season.

01/19/2026

Our purpose was born of the Civil Rights Movement and grounded in Dr. King’s unwavering commitment to liberation, where freedom is not only the absence of bo***ge, but the presence of economic power, cultural identity, and intellectual self-determination within the Black community. This vision lives on through our work in farming, land stewardship, and cooperative economics, where ecosystems, food systems, and people are deeply interconnected and shared responsibility makes freedom possible.

Today, we honor Dr. King’s great legacy and encourage you to take part in community building, service, and reflection as we celebrate his life, his work, and his enduring call toward justice.

12/31/2025

As we look back on the year, we’re proud of the progress made alongside our members and partners.

This year, we supported 75 cooperatives and community-based groups and invested $2.6 million through our Revolving Loan Fund to strengthen local ownership and cooperative infrastructure.

We supported 1,000+ Black farmers and landowners, advancing land protection, heirs’ property solutions, and USDA program access through outreach, education, and technical assistance, while moving into active participation in the USDA Heirs Property Relending Program.

Through our Advocacy Institute, we amplified member voices through national partnerships and public platforms, including participation at Essence Festival and Farm Aid, ensuring farmers are part of key policy conversations.

Through our Regional Marketing System, Federation farmers and cooperatives mobilized across Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, and Georgia, moving 12,000+ lbs of fresh, locally grown produce to families facing food insecurity during the SNAP shutdown.

We advanced 40 cooperatively owned housing units, strengthened resident leadership, invested in family and youth spaces, and continued developing a cooperatively governed Health and Wellness Center to expand rural healthcare access.

We advanced Rural Training and Research Center upgrades and made significant progress toward completing the Memorial Legacy Project, honoring the Federation’s history while remaining focused on long-term sustainability.

Thank you and cheers to 2026.

Address

2769 Church Street
East Point, GA
30344

Telephone

+14047650991

Website

http://www.federation.coop/

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