This 16-hour training will introduce participants to the range of topics covered by MAMP no cost & confidential services, with a special focus on our agricultural mediation/ conflict resolution program. The training includes multiple guest speakers representing various agricultural service providers as well as federal, regional, and state organizations that MAMP regularly collaborates with. Participants will also have opportunities to practice and review case studies around the types of conflicts and issues that arise within Maine’s agricultural and aquacultural communities.
“So many nuggets of wisdom!”
~ 2024 16-Hour Agricultural Mediation Training Participant
Who: Anyone interested in learning more about conflict resolution and resources in agriculture and/or becoming a Maine Agricultural Mediation Program (MAMP) co-mediator* (i.e. new and experienced mediators, land and sea farmers, agricultural service providers, and members of the general public)
What: MAMP 16-hour Agricultural Mediation Training
When: April and May 2025
Session Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Session #1: Tuesday, April 15, 2025 (via Zoom)
Session #2: Thursday, April 17, 2025 (via Zoom)
Session #3: Tuesday, April 29, 2025 17th (via Zoom)
Session #4: Tuesday, May 1, 2025 (In person @ Augusta, locale TBD and Via Zoom)
Cost: $0, There is no cost to attend. This training is generously funded through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Maine Agricultural Mediation Program.
*Please note: MAMP offers mediators the opportunity to co-mediate a wide range of goals, issues, and needs on land & sea farms and/or involving producers, loan holders, and members of the agricultural community. Completion of MAMP’s 16-hour Ag Mediation Training and a 40-hour basic mediation training (or equivalent) is required to apply to be a MAMP Co-mediator.
Registration Deadline:
Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.
“Wow, so many growth points! I also learned much from other classmates and their experiences and viewpoints.”
~2024 16-Hour Agricultural Mediation Training Participant
Presenters:
Multiple presenters will share their work and how it intersects with the work of MAMP. Over the four (4) sessions participants will learn from ag service providers from the USDA, FSA, Land for Good, MOFGA, UMaine Cooperative Extension’s Farm Wellness & Coaching Program, and more.
The sessions will be facilitated by Lucy Wess, Shiela Leonard, and Leslie Forstadt from the University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the MAMP. Additionally, Karen Groat, UMA Libra Professor, and mediation professional will also provide guidance and instruction during the training.
Information/Waitlist:
For more information contact us at maineagmediation@maine.edu or click here to get on the waitlist for the next MAMP training (TBD).