Ag mediation options are more varied than you might think – and free to producers.

Idaho case snapshots using mediation provided in the farm bill include farm transition, farmer-neighbor disputes, credit counseling, asset division in divorce, and many other cases. Maybe it fits yours.

The last thing anyone wishes to receive is a letter from the government saying that you’re not complying with their rules and regulations.

Mediation of grazing permit cases is a relatively new utilization of the mediation process provided by the USDA farm bill. Its utilization can be and should be one that provides non-adversarial solutions to key issues between the USFS and livestock producers in Idaho for the mutual benefit of both.

For the next 10 years, 10,000 baby boomers will turn 65 every day, only 27% of farms have identified a successor, 75% of farmers say they will never retire (or they may semiretire) and finally, less than 10% of America’s 91.5 million acres of farmland will transfer ownership in the next five years.

Dispute resolution – need help with that? Whether the dispute is with the USDA, a family member or community group, this program was designed to be reasonable, helpful and avoid lawsuits.