Mediation offers many advantages over other methods of resolving agricultural disputes because the process:

• offers parties an opportunity to start working on a resolution right away, without waiting through a  lengthy appeal process;

• allows parties to maintain confidentiality;

• allows the parties who are most familiar with the dispute to devise their own solutions;

• helps restore communication between disputing parties;

• preserves and enhances important business relationships;

• provides an impartial setting in which to openly discuss all issues involved, including sensitive financial matters and personal issues that might not be considered in an appeal or trial; and 

• may save everyone the time and cost involved with the appeal process or litigation.

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