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The Resources <br />i The New York State Unified Court System <br />(UCS) helps to ma.intai.n. a network of cominu- <br />nity dispute resolution centers that serve all. 62 <br />counties in the state. The UCS Web site provides <br />information about the court system's alterna- <br />tive dispute resolution programs and contact <br />information for local dispute resolution centers. <br />The centers provide trained mediators who can <br />help community members resolve many types <br />of conflicts. <br />Go to http : / /www.courts.state.ny.u.s /adr/ or <br />cheek your local telephone directory under "me- <br />diation" or "dispute resolution" for the center <br />neatest you. <br />■ The New York State Agricultural Mediation <br />Program (NYSAMP) offers mediation assis- <br />tance to agricultural producers, them- creditors, <br />and other persons who are directly affected by <br />the actions of the United States Department. of <br />Aaricult[Ire (I1SDA). NYSAMP mediators are <br />provided by the statewide system of dispute <br />resolution centers (see above). <br />For more information go to http: / /www.nysdra. <br />org /a.dr /adr.__nysamp.litmI or call (518)687 -2240, <br />(866)661) -7267 (toll free). <br />Importarit Tiote: NYSAMP also acts as a clear - <br />inohouse for people connected to agriculture <br />who are involved in disputes. In situations <br />where you need. other conflict- related services, <br />N'YSAMP can held) you find them. <br />0 New York FarmNet is an information and re- <br />ferral service for fanners. FarrnNet consultants <br />work confidentially Witli farmers wlto are expe- <br />35 <br />riericing financial or family problems. FarmNet <br />also inai.ntains a resource library; offers work- <br />shops on topics sucli as reducing and managing <br />stress, farm transitions, and rebuilding after a <br />disaster; and helps to match potential farmers <br />with existing farms. <br />Go to http: / /www.nyfarmnet.org or call 1-800 - <br />54, FARM or 607- 255 -1603 to speak with a <br />FarmNet representative. The Web site is a great <br />resource, providing useful information and <br />links to publications, agriculture and social ser_ <br />vice agencies, trade associations, and the like. <br />0 Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) is a <br />multi- pronged educational system that links ex- <br />perience and research, builds partnerships and <br />coalitions, promotes youth and local leadership <br />development, and. provides resources to loci l <br />community residents. CCE maintains offices <br />throughout New York State and sponsors a wide <br />variety of programs. Many CCE educators are <br />committed to the practice of conflict resolution <br />and community engagement in public issues. <br />Go to http: / /www.cce.cornell.edu/ or check the <br />telephone directory for the nearest office. <br />M New York. Farm Bureau represents the inter- <br />ests of its members (mostly farm families) on <br />econoinic and public: policy matters. Farm bu- <br />reau runs promotions and educational prograni.s <br />and sponsors contests and awards. <br />Go to http: / /www.nyfb.org/ or contact Farm <br />bureau at (518) 436 - 8495. <br />continued Ort n.eyt page <br />