We enjoyed a great celebration of our work, memories, and progress in the development of the Federation as the foremost organization serving Black farmers, landowners, co-op members, and low-income people in rural communities across the Southern Region.
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THURSDAY
AGENDA
On Thursday, August 17, 2023, we will be holding the 22ndst annual Estelle Witherspoon Lifetime Achievement Award Banquet at the SHERATON in Birmingham, Alabama.
Estelle Witherspoon
Lifetime
Achievement Award Ceremony
FRIDAY &
SATURDAY
Epes, Alabama
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USDA PANEL
BREAKOUT
SESSIONS
ANNUAL FISH
FRY
ENTERTAINMENT
FRIDAY
AGENDA
On Friday, August 18, 2023, at the Federation’s Rural Training Center, near Epes, Alabama, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM there will be a panel of USDA agency leaders and specialists to present information on the latest developments in USDA programs that support family-sized farmers. There will also be a discussion of plans for improving farm policies, land retention, and conservation practices.
MATTIE MACK
PRETTY HAT
PRAYER BREAKFAST
SATURDAY
AGENDA
On Saturday, August 19, 2023, we will begin with a Prayer Breakfast at 7:30 AM.
That is followed by our
Members Only Business Meeting including reports from the Board of Directors, the Executive Director; and a meeting of our state caucuses of cooperatives.
MEMBER
ONLY
BUSINESS MEETING
FSC/LAF Cooperative Members Voting during the Annual Meeting
(Saturday Business Meeting)
EVENT CONTACTS
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