A bill to amend the Agricultural Credit Act of 1987 to reauthorize State mediation programs.

This bill, which was signed into law in 2005, extended federal funding for state-run agricultural mediation programs through the 2010 fiscal year. These programs provide a neutral environment where farmers and ranchers can meet with creditors or government agencies to resolve financial disputes, such as loan delinquencies or credit issues, outside of a courtroom. By reauthorizing this funding, the law helped agricultural producers across the country access low-cost professional mediation to settle conflicts and reach mutually beneficial agreements, often helping family farms avoid foreclosure or bankruptcy.