Resource Details
Agriculture
Farm Mediation and Arbitration Program
Part of the Wisconsin Farm Center, the Wisconsin Farm Mediation and Arbitration program was established in 1986 and funding is provided in part by an annual grant from USDA. The program utilizes a corps of certified mediators who volunteer their time to assist Wisconsin farm families manage conflicts. Mediators conduct sessions via in-person meetings, web conferencing, or teleconference. Mediation brings disputing parties together to openly and confidentially discuss issues and determine solutions with the help of a certified and neutral mediator.
Eligibility
Wisconsin farmers.
Top Benefits
- A way to resolve disagreements, avoid litigation, therefore saving time and money
- Flexible and impartial
- Available at no cost to program participants
Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP)
We will deliver efficient and effective programs and services to Wisconsin agriculture, consumers, and businesses, to provide market confidence and to enhance competitiveness and profitability.
Contact
800-942-2474
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