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

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