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In 1987 Congress authorized the Secretary of Agriculture to help states develop agricultural mediation programs. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n These grant-funded programs <\/span>provide mediation for disputes involving producers directly affected by USDA actions, as well as other covered disputes. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n NCAMP and FARMVA are two of these state programs. \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Our mediators are all familiar with farming and rural issues. 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We provide mediation free of charge to USDA customers in North Carolina and Virginia\u00a0who have received an adverse decision as part of the informal appeals process.<\/span><\/em><\/h4>\n
Work with farmers and USDA agents discussing adverse eligibility decisions on Wetlands Determinations, Conservation Programs, Crop Disaster Assistance Program and other programs.<\/h3>\n
Assist and advise producers with family farm succession planning.<\/span><\/h3>\n
Assist agricultural producers and rural homeowners with loan disputes to avoid loan acceleration and foreclosures. \u00a0<\/h3>\n
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