Agricultural Mediation Resources
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RESOURCES FOR PRODUCERS
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AGRICULTURE MEDIATION FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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OUR SERVICES
We provide mediation free of charge to USDA customers in North Carolina and Virginia who have received an adverse decision as part of the informal appeals process.
Work with farmers and USDA agents discussing adverse eligibility decisions on Wetlands Determinations, Conservation Programs, Crop Disaster Assistance Program and other programs.
Assist and advise producers with family farm succession planning.
Assist agricultural producers and rural homeowners with loan disputes to avoid loan acceleration and foreclosures.
Agricultural Mediation
In 1987 Congress authorized the Secretary of Agriculture to help states develop agricultural mediation programs.
These grant-funded programs provide mediation for disputes involving producers directly affected by USDA actions, as well as other covered disputes.
NCAMP and FARMVA are two of these state programs.
Our mediators are all familiar with farming and rural issues. They are experienced and attend yearly training to maintain their skills.