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What is MAMP’s Mission?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Our mission is to improve lives by sowing the seeds of understanding, effective communication, and self-created solutions through conflict resolution opportunities and education.<\/p>\n

What is Mediation?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"hoophouseMediation is a voluntary and confidential process for resolving disputes where neutral intermediaries help conflicting parties have a conversation. \u00a01<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n

Why try Mediation?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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. Request Mediation form<\/a><\/p>\n

What can I expect during the Mediation process?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The mediation process is not adversarial or win-lose. This is a space where – with the help of our staff and mediators – participants have the opportunity gain new understanding and perspectives, brainstorm solutions, and create a “custom-built” pathway forward. Because you, the participants, are the experts in your field, farm, or fishery!<\/p>\n

How can MAMP support me?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The work of Maine Agricultural Mediation Program staff and mediators is to listen, offer resources (not advice), and provide an opportunity to sow the seeds of understanding, open communication, and self-created solutions.<\/p>\n

Who is eligible for MAMP services?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Producers as defined by the USDA, farmers, aquaculturalists, fishermen, and land & sea workers.<\/p>\n

How much does it cost?
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This is a no-cost service, funded by a grant from the USDA, Farm Service Agency.<\/p>\n

To learn more about our Mediation program, please visit:<\/p>\n

About Us and FAQs: Overview of Maine Agricultural Mediation Program (MAMP) <\/span><\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n

How do I connect with MAMP?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

If MAMP can be of any assistance, please contact us by completing the Request Mediation form,<\/a> emailing: maineagmediation@maine.edu<\/a> or by phone at (207) 955-1977. We look forward to collaborating with you!<\/p>\n

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<\/a>1 \u2014 Definition of Mediation adapted from Beer, Jennifer E., and Caroline Packard. The Mediator’s Handbook, 4th ed., New Society Publishers, 2019.<\/p>\n

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\u2014 The Maine Agricultural Mediation Program is a USDA Farm Service Agency Program<\/a> \u2014<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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