Minnesota Farm Advocate Program - Minnesota Department of Agriculture - State Office

625 Robert Street North, Saint Paul, MN 55155

Eligibility

Open to all farmers residing in Minnesota

Hours

8 am - 5 pm Monday - Friday

(800)967-2474

Voice

(218)268-4040

Fax

https://www.mda.state.mn.us/about/commissionersoffice/farmadvocates

[email protected]

Application process

Call; visit website

Fees

Vary by service

Service area

Description

One-on-one assistance for Minnesota farmers who face crises caused by either natural disasters or financial problems. Services include: - Farm programs: Planning, application, appeals - Financial planning: Cash flow projections, FINPACK preparations, debt restructuring - Legal referral: Referrals, assistance in case preparation - Lender negotiations - Social services: Applications, appeals, referrals

Last Assured

07/24/2025

What's Here

Advocacy Certificates/Forms Assistance Lawyer Referral Services Agricultural/Agribusiness Law Debt Consolidation Services

Providing organization

Minnesota Department of Agriculture - State Office

Works to enhance Minnesotans' quality of life by ensuring the integrity of the food supply, the health of the environment, and the strength of the agricultural economy.