the Local Farm Cooperative

the Local Farm Cooperative The co-ops are in development & will grow & shift over time.

the Local Farm Cooperative is 1 of 2 food-related co-ops in Selma, AL, organized using fundamentals of cooperative economics, namely shared ownership & democratic management.

Selma’s lack of green space affects more than just the view. It impacts our health, safety, and sense of community.Recen...
02/25/2026

Selma’s lack of green space affects more than just the view. It impacts our health, safety, and sense of community.

Recently, we shared a video discussing how limited parks, gardens, and safe outdoor spaces shape everyday life in our neighborhoods. This graphic is a reminder that access to green space plays a major role in wellness, youth engagement, and environmental health.

If you haven’t seen the full video yet, take a moment to watch and learn how green space connects to food, land, and justice in Selma.

Watch the full video here: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1MS7MUmUyu/

02/21/2026

In Selma, many neighborhoods lack safe parks, community gardens, and well-maintained outdoor spaces. Instead of trees, shaded areas, and places for youth to gather, we often see empty lots, abandoned buildings, or concrete spaces with little room to breathe.

Green spaces are not just about beauty. They improve mental health, reduce stress, create safe places for youth, and even improve air quality. When communities lack these spaces, it affects physical health, emotional well-being, and opportunities for connection.

What’s happening in Selma reflects a larger pattern in many Black and rural communities. Access to green space is not a luxury. It is part of a healthy and thriving community.

Selma is considered a food desert, and that reality affects our health, our families, and our future.Recently, we shared...
02/19/2026

Selma is considered a food desert, and that reality affects our health, our families, and our future.

Recently, we shared a video breaking down what that means and how it shows up in our everyday lives. This graphic is a reminder that limited access to fresh, affordable food is not random. It is connected to larger systems that shape where grocery stores are placed, what options are available, and who has access to healthy choices.

If you haven’t watched the full video yet, take a moment to learn more about how food access connects to justice, health, and community resilience in Selma.

🔗 Watch the full video here: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/16umQEY5p7/

02/14/2026

A food desert is not just about the absence of grocery stores. It’s about the daily reality of families traveling miles for fresh produce, while fast food restaurants are often closer and more accessible than healthy options. In Selma, many neighborhoods have more access to processed and fried foods than to fresh fruits and vegetables.

When fast food becomes the easiest and sometimes only option, health problems rise. When healthy choices are limited, communities feel the effects. What’s happening in Selma reflects a larger pattern across many Black and rural communities.

Access to fresh food is not a luxury. It’s a necessity. And when one community lacks it, we are all impacted.

Environmental racism isn’t just a concept. It’s a lived reality.A few days ago, we shared a video breaking down how envi...
02/13/2026

Environmental racism isn’t just a concept. It’s a lived reality.

A few days ago, we shared a video breaking down how environmental racism impacts Selma and communities like ours. From where landfills are placed, to the quality of water and air, to the lack of fresh food access, these systems don’t happen by accident.

This graphic is a reminder: environmental racism affects our health, our neighborhoods, and our future.

If you missed the video, take a moment to watch it and learn more about how these issues connect to food access, land, and justice in our community.

🔗 Watch the full video here: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/14VEGMjX1eL/

01/31/2026

Environmental racism is silent, but its impact is loud!!!

Environmental racism is something we live with every day in Selma and in communities around the world. It’s in the air people breathe, the water families drink, and the food neighborhoods can access. It shows up when polluters are placed near Black and low-income communities, when green spaces are scarce, and when health outcomes are treated as expendable.

What happens in Selma is connected to what happens everywhere. When one community is harmed, we are all affected.

Join us as we learn about the issues shaping Selma and the communities around us. Every Saturday, we’ll be sharing new i...
01/24/2026

Join us as we learn about the issues shaping Selma and the communities around us. Every Saturday, we’ll be sharing new information, stories, and insights about the topics that impact our land, our health, and our future.

11/28/2025

On Saturday, November 23rd, we joined the Basket of Blessings event at the Selma Wellness Center with freshly harvested collard greens, kale, and bok choy. It was a great day of learning as we tested new ways to sell fairly, with reasonable prices, and equal portions. We also enjoyed the fact that we had the chance to connect with other local producers and meet so many wonderful community members.

Moments like this remind us why we do the work that we do, growing food, growing community, and growing together.

The Local Farm Cooperative will be at this Saturday’s Pop-Up Farmers Market from 10 AM – 2 PM! Come see us as we share f...
10/29/2025

The Local Farm Cooperative will be at this Saturday’s Pop-Up Farmers Market from 10 AM – 2 PM!

Come see us as we share fresh produce, community energy, and support for UAB Live HealthSmart and more local partners working to build a healthier, stronger community.

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300 Wheeler Avenue
Selma, AL
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