Our staff members coordinating the mediation service are Jo Ann Prust and her assistant, Margie Sprecher. For more information on mediation and arbitration topics, information can be found in the pull-down menu above. Introduction Disputes can have negative impacts on both the parties and the rural community as a whole. Most disputes arise because of communication problems. Mediation can help the parties resolve these issues by creating an environment that encourages communication.
Mediation provides an alternative available to the court system for solutions.
Litigation can be expensive and time consuming, and generally produces win-lose solutions which parties may not want. The Farm Mediation and Arbitration Program provides a low cost, accessible forum for farm related disputes. The program makes the services of trained volunteer mediators and arbitrators available to help the parties negotiate a workable solution for their dispute. Mediation or arbitration may not be appropriate in every case. Participants must be willing to explore all options for resolution and to negotiate in good faith.