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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.

08/03/2026

Good Afternoon!
We want to celebrate everyone that participated in the R.O.A.R Project with us over the past couple months.

Come celebrate with us at the Selma Non-Violence Center!

Time: 9:00am
Date: August 22

06/22/2026

UAB Live HealthSmart Alabama are helping make healthy living more accessible right here in our community!

Join them for FREE exercise classes at the Lakeshore Foundation and visit the Mobile Market on Thursday, June 25, for fresh, healthy food options.

Check out the flyers below for details and help spread the word by sharing this post with your friends and family!

06/18/2026

Good morning!!!

Due to inclement weather Solstice at the Farm is canceled this upcoming Saturday!
We will keep you updated on any changes.

06/02/2026

Celebrate the arrival of summer with The Local Farm Cooperative at our June 20 Solstice Event. It will be a joyful morning of community, culture, and connection. Join us for music, light refreshments, and meaningful conversation as we honor the longest day of the year and the growth it represents. This gathering is a space to relax, build relationships, and reconnect with the land, our food, and each other.

RSVP Here:
https://actionnetwork.org/events/summer-solstice-celebration-at-the-farm?source=direct_link&

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.

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.

Address

300 Wheeler Avenue
Selma, AL
36701

Website

http://www.thelocal.coop/

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