Frequently Asked Questions

Agricultural mediation has helped resolve problems of all sizes for farms of all sizes, including:

1. -Loans or debts.
2. -Right to farm complaints.
3. -Neighbor complaints.
4. -Labor problems.
5. -Landlord/tenant.
6. -USDA appeals

Mediation is also useful to farm families facing difficulties or planning needs involving:

1. -Custody and visitation (parenting plans).
2. -Separation and divorce.
3. -Siblings/in-law/out-law.
4. -Finance and business planning.
5. -Elder care and planning.
6. -Unpaid bills/loan restructuring.
7. -Small claims and credit.
8. -Family farm succession and transfer.

Mediation helps people clear up misunderstandings and find new options.  Because mediation puts the power in the hands of the parties, more creative solutions can be explored than those available through the court system. 

Mediation is a great way to help preserve important business and personal relationships-- more than 80% of agricultural mediations result in agreements.

A mediator is a natural third party trained to help you resolve your specific dispute. The mediator's job is to remain neutral while helping both parties to communicate clearly, figure out what each really wants, and negotiate effectively.

Mediators do not offer legal advice.