Provides legal assistance and education to eligible financially distressed family farmers in the areas of: - Credit problems - Disaster assistance - Farm policy - Farm preservation advocacy - Farmers' markets - Genetically modified organisms - Race discrimination in farming - Sustainable/organic agriculture - Wind energy

- Agricultural chemical spill response, call 800-422-0798 to notify a duty officer 24 hours a day - Consumer food safety education - Dairy, meat, and food processing facility inspection - Grocery store inspection - International market development - Programs that assist with financial or cleanup needs after disasters such as drought, flood, tornadoes and hail - Promotion of Minnesota agricultural products - Works with farmers in such areas as risk-management, organic and sustainable agricultural technical support, and dairy and livestock development support

Provides plots, spring tilling, and various forms of gardening education and assistance, with 20 community gardens located throughout the city; educational 'vegetable of the year' program provides recipes and information. Offers: - Apple press rental - Garden tool library - Gardening book library - Plant and seed sales - Seed library (may be able to take seed donations) - Teaching kits - Workshops Volunteering opportunities available.

Free, confidential, 24/7 helpline answered by trained staff and volunteers for Minnesota farmers and agricultural workers and their family members struggling with stress, anxiety, depression or suicidal thoughts.

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