Maine Agricultural Mediation Program

Because sometimes having a third party present can help a conversation move forward.

hoophouse and woman farmer picking fresh produceMediation is a voluntary and confidential process for resolving disputes where a neutral intermediary helps conflicting parties have a conversation. 1

Mediation can help people be proactive with planning and/or help minimize the stress related to conflict as well as the high cost, and drawn-out process of litigation. Unlike going to court, you can have control over the outcome and a chance to create customized mutually beneficial solutions.

The Maine Agricultural Mediation Program can talk with you about priorities, goals, and decision-making as you navigate changes in the future of the farm, immediate markets, and relationships with lenders.

About Us and FAQs: Overview of Maine Agricultural Mediation Program (MAMP)

If MAMP can be of any assistance, please contact us by phone, at 207.581.3487 or email at maineagmediation@maine.edu or by completing the form on the Request Mediation page.


1 — Definition of Mediation adapted from Beer, Jennifer E., and Caroline Packard. The Mediator’s Handbook, 4th ed., New Society Publishers, 2019.


— The Maine Agricultural Mediation Program is a USDA Farm Service Agency Program —