Farmers In Minnesota Have Help If They Need It

Things have been hard for a lot of folks the last few years. Trying to keep our heads above water went to a new level, and we’re not exactly out of it yet.  

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But as hard as it has been for some, there are folks whose livelihoods are tethered to provide for ours; I’m talking about farmers.  

They’ve been experiencing and dealing with increasing operating costs which affect their bottom line and how effectively they run their farms. These increases cause farmers to face losing their property due to financial problems. There are also hardships due to circumstances out of their control that prevent them from being able to provide the product or products that they produce.  

There is no fee for the service that has been offered to farmers around the state in this program that has been around since 1984. The services that are offered include lender negotiation, mediation, crisis counseling, farm programs, disaster programs, and agricultural lending practices. 

The issues that farmers face can be rather complicated when it comes to avoiding bankruptcy, dealing with property tax laws and loan programs that are available through farm services mortgage lenders, especially if there’s a loan in default status. 

The state has assembled a network of accountants, attorneys, human services experts and other well-trained professionals who have the experience that farmers need to help them when facing uncertain times. 

If you or a farmer you know is going into mediation or negotiations with lenders, call Minnesota Farm Advocates. Farmers that are facing disaster whether it be natural or from fire or financial failures, reach out to Minnesota Farm Advocates.  

Farmers have long been the backbone of our country, and they are our countries unsung heroes. Let’s make sure they all know that they have support to help them continue to do what they love.