Many cases are eligible for mediation under these programs:​

• Agricultural loans, whether made by USDA or commercial lenders and; 

• Disputes involving USDA actions on farm and conservation programs, wetlands determinations, rural water loan programs, grazing on national forest system lands, pesticides, rural housing, and business loans, and crop insurance.

 

Who can use the program?

• Farmers, Neighbors, and Municipalities with Right to Farm disputes

• Farmers and USDA Agencies with USDA program disputes

• Farmers, Lenders, and Creditors with Agricultural Credit disputes

 

The mediator is:

• Impartial;

• Maintains a respectful and safe environment for the parties;

• Allows parties to speak and be heard;

• Helps identify and clarify the issues;

• Directs collaborative problem-solving;

• Helps the parties test solutions;

• Doesn't make decisions for you and;

• Summarizes the agreements reached by the parties