Legal Representation in the following areas: 

• Farmer-Lender Mediation
• USDA and FSA Appeals, including within the National Appeals Division (NAD)
• Debtor-Creditor Issues
• Repossession
• Foreclosure
• Bankruptcy
• Access to Credit
• Beginning Farmer
• Disaster Assistance
• Livestock Contracts
• Environmental Compliance
• Conservation Assistance
• Fuel Assistance
• Minnesota Care

Referrals

If a farmer is not eligible for assistance or if MFFLP is unable to help, we can make referrals to Minnesota attorneys who practice in the area of farm law. In some cases, the attorney may assist the farmer at a reduced rate or even at no charge.

Community Legal Education

MFFLP sponsors workshops, clinics, and other events where farmers can learn about farm-related legal issues. MFFLP plans to organize a series of workshops throughout the state after the 2007 Farm Bill is passed, so that farmers can make informed decisions about their farming operations. Feel free to contact us if your organization would like MFFLP to make a presentation to your organization or gathering.

Publications

MFFLP provides many written publications to financially distressed family farmers in Minnesota free of charge. These publications are available from any MFFLP office, or they may be downloaded at www.flaginc.org and include the following titles:

• Farmers' Guide to Minnesota Lending Law
• Farmers' Guide to Disaster Assistance
• Farmers' Guide to GMOs
• Farmers' Guide to Wind Energy
• Protect Your Rights as a Farmer
• Questions to Ask Before You Sign a Poultry Contract
• Understanding Farmers' Market Rules
• Is Your Farm EQIPed for Conservation: A Farmers' Guide to the Environmental Quality Incentives Program
• Making the Most of Your Milk Check: What Dairy Farmers' Need to Know About Assignments
• An Introduction to Chapter 12 Bankruptcy: Restructuring the Family Farm
• Managing Debt to Prepare for a Farm Transfer
• Before You Sign on the Dotted Line...Questions for Farmers to Ask Before Entering Into a Direct Marketing Agreement