Farm Mediation Service: Who Qualifies and What You Get
Learn how professional mediation can help farming families resolve internal conflicts and succession disputes in Switzerland.
This service provides professional mediation to help farming families navigate and resolve difficult internal conflicts or disputes regarding farm succession.
Who it's for
This service is designed for farming families who are facing internal conflict. This includes families navigating succession disputes, which involve the process of transferring a farm to the next generation. It is intended for those managing family-run agricultural operations who need assistance resolving these specific types of disputes.
What you get
Participants receive professional mediation to help resolve family and farm disputes. The service focuses on providing a structured way to address disagreements that arise within the context of a farming family's operations and their plans for the future of the farm.
What it costs you
There is a cost associated with using this service. You will be required to pay an hourly fee for the mediator's time.
The catch to know
A key requirement for the process is that both parties involved in the dispute must be willing to participate in the mediation.
How to apply
- Identify if the conflict is an internal family dispute or a succession dispute.
- Contact the Swiss Farmers' Union to discuss the service.
- Ensure all parties involved are willing to participate in the mediation.