
Western Region Agricultural
Stress Assistance Program (WRASAP)
Farm to Consumer Legal Defense Fund
Services include: unlimited consultation with attorneys on matters within the FTCLDF mission statement; contractual documents, e.g., herdshare contracts, buyers club agreements, etc.; access to information clearinghouse for those working on state legislation and local ordinances; consultation with attorneys on matters related to food buyers club setup and operations; access to presentations by Charlotte Smith on matters related to marketing farm and artisan foods; toll-free emergency hotline to speak with an attorney if there is a surprise visit or inspection from a government agency; the possibility of legal representation on matters that are within FTCLDF?s mission statement at no additional cost.
Service areas: National
Go to Website | Phone:
Core Services: Crisis Assistance, Research, Technical Assistance, & Education
General Services: Activism & Organizing, Direct Marketing Assistance, Industrial Ag Issues, Institutional & Wholesale Markets, Legal Help & Mediation Services
RURAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, INC.
REO’s National Farmworker Jobs Program has two specific goals. This includes helping farmworker families become economically self-sufficient through training and employment services. Montana?s agricultural workers and their spouse, children and other dependents have access to educational programs to complete their high school credentials, access and complete job training (such as CDL, CNA, and technical programs and seminars), and college certificates or degrees. The program services adults and youth 18-24. These opportunities lead to full-time employment, improved family income, and greater economic security. In addition, REO provides emergency services, such as food and gas, to seasonal and migrant workers living in Montana and traveling to Montana for employment purposes. Not all offices have a Spanish speaking individual. Those needing this service should call Jesse at 406-839-7852.
Service areas: Montana
Go to Website | Phone: 406-442-7850
Core Services: Crisis Assistance, Resources for Farmworkers / Migrant Workers, Resources for Tribal Farmers & Ranchers
General Services: Legal Help & Mediation Services
Community Council of Idaho
The Community Council of Idaho, Inc. (CC Idaho) is a rural-centered, multi-service nonprofit organization that has impacted Idaho communities since 1971. We are now the largest nonprofit serving Latinos in the state. Our purpose is to improve the social and economic status of local communities through workforce preparation, education, cultural awareness, civil rights advocacy, and well-being services. National Farmworkers Job Program offered as well.
Service areas: Idaho
Go to Website | Phone: (208) 454-1652
Core Services: Research, Technical Assistance, & Education, Resources for Farmworkers / Migrant Workers
General Services: Legal Help & Mediation Services
Ranchers-Cattlemen Action Legal Fund United Stockgrowers of America
R-CALF USA (Ranchers-Cattlemen Action Legal Fund United Stockgrowers of America), is the largest producer-only membership based organization that exclusively represents U.S. cattle and sheep producers on domestic and international trade and marketing issues. Host the No Rancher Left Behind Support Group.
Service areas: National
Go to Website | Phone: (406) 252-2516
Core Services: Activism & Organizing
General Services: Farm Stress, Legal Help & Mediation Services
Drake University Agricultural Law Center
Founded at Drake University in 1983, the Agricultural Law Center is internationally recognized for the study of how the legal system shapes our food system and influences the ability of the agricultural sector to produce, market and utilize agricultural products. The Center facilitates the Drake University Law School?s certification program in food and agricultural law.
Service areas: National
Go to Website | Phone: 515-271-4119
Core Services:
General Services: Legal Help & Mediation Services, Research, Technical Assistance, & Education
Agricultural Finance, Tax and Asset Protection Education Program (AgFTAP)
AgFTAP Seeks to enhance farmer and rancher ability to understand and navigate the farm business tax and asset protection decisions for their operations, as well as the important relationships between federal income taxes and USDA farm programs. This mission is carried out through an online portal of educational trainings and resources
Service areas: National
Go to Website | Phone: 501-671-2175
Core Services: Financial & Business Planning
General Services: Farm Land Access & Succession Planning, Legal Help & Mediation Services, Resources for BIPOC Farmers
National Black Farmers Association
The National Black Farmers Association (NBFA) is a non-profit organization representing African American farmers and their families in the United States. As an association, it serves tens of thousands of members nationwide. NBFA’s education and advocacy efforts have been focused on civil rights, land retention, access to public and private loans, education and agricultural training, and rural economic development for black and other small farmers.
Service areas: National, Virginia
Go to Website | Phone: (804) 691-8528
Core Services: Activism & Organizing, Resources for BIPOC Farmers
General Services: Farm Land Access & Succession Planning, Legal Help & Mediation Services
Farm Link Montana
Farm Link Montana is a one-stop shop for finding help with finding land, accessing markets, tracking down financing, building a profitable business, and hiring and keeping great employees., including: Programs to link beginning farmers with internship and more.
Service areas: Montana
Go to Website | Phone: (406) 926-1625
Core Services: Farm Land Access & Succession Planning, Resources for Beginning Farmers
General Services: Direct Marketing Assistance, Legal Help & Mediation Services
Farm Answers
Clearinghouse of articles, information regarding production, marketing, farm business management, employee management, taxes and legal. Partnership between University of Minnesota Center for Farm Management and USDA NIFA.
Service areas: National
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Core Services: Direct Marketing Assistance, Financial & Business Planning, Research, Technical Assistance, & Education, Resources for Beginning Farmers
General Services: Institutional & Wholesale Markets, Legal Help & Mediation Services
Farm Action
We provide information and resources on food and agriculture policy. We provide opportunities for engagement on policy through our Local Leaders program.
Service areas: National
Go to Website | Phone: 907-479-1213
Core Services: Activism & Organizing
General Services: Direct Marketing Assistance, Financial & Business Planning, Legal Help & Mediation Services
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The Western Region Agricultural Stress Assistance Program is supported by the USDA Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network, under agreement number: 2020-70028-32731 proposal number: 2020-07631
The Western Region Agricultural Stress Assistance Program is an equal access/equal opportunity program.