NCBA - National Cooperative Business Association

11/11/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/11/2025 14:53

This week on Everything Co-op, how the Federation of Southern Cooperatives is responding to the shutdown

Tune into WOL 1450 AM, 95.9 FM or the WOL Livestream on Thursday, November 13 at 10:30 a.m. EDT for Everything Co-op, hosted by Vernon Oakes.

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This week, Vernon will sit down with staff from the Federation of Southern Cooperatives/Land Assistance Fund to discuss the impact of the federal shutdown on family farmers in rural and undeserved communities, and the resources the Federation offers to help them recover.

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Farmers as first responders are mobilizing to feed their communities

In one recent example, farmers organized through the Federation's Alabama State Association and the Black Belt Farmers Cooperative harvested, washed and boxed collard greens to make sure families received fresh, nutritious produce during this critical time.

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