Strengthening Maine’s Ag Community with Wellness and Conflict Resolution

The Maine Farm Wellness and Maine Agricultural Mediation Program address mental health and conflict resolution in Maine’s agricultural sector. These initiatives offer resources, education, and support to farmers, fostering a culture of mental health awareness and community resilience. In addition to training 23 new mediators, the mediation program served 55 clients through mediation, personal financial coaching, and conflict coaching. These efforts saved the state of Maine an estimated $7,500 per mediation participant, with additional savings from farm transition cases.