2025 40-Hour Basic Mediation Training
with co-instructors Leah Boyd & Karen Groat
Maine Agricultural Mediation Program invites land and sea farms, agricultural workers, agricultural service providers, and members of the general public interested in becoming mediators, looking to enhance conflict resolution/management skills or learn how to assist others in resolving their conflict-related issues, to apply for our upcoming training. We’re offering a 5-day hands-on, highly interactive practical training in Bangor, Maine (see below for details). This training is designed as a “low barrier” offering with a focus on welcoming a diverse class of trainees, including but not limited to those in traditionally underserved communities such as BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, refugee/ asylum seekers, as well as bilingual language speakers.
This comprehensive training will include: demonstrations, discussions, exercises, videos, and role-play practice with mediation scenarios, in addition to mini-lectures. The sessions will focus on both the facilitative and transformative orientation models. Co-Instructors, Karen Groat and Leah Boyd will lead the training sessions and guest mediator coaches will provide additional support, guidance, and experience to participants.
Session Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (one hour for lunch)
Session #1: Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Session #2: Thursday, October 23, 2025
Session #3: Friday, October 24, 2025
Session #4: Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Session #5: Thursday, October 30, 2025
Where: UMaine Extension Penobscot County Office, 307 Maine Avenue, Bangor, Maine
Registration deadline October 3, 2025