Distressed Borrower’s Assistance Network
Mission
The Distressed Borrower’s Assistance Network (DBAN) is designed to deliver targeted technical assistance to farmers and ranchers facing financial challenges and seeking support with loan servicing and program access. The DBAN Program consists of DBAN Partners, funded DBAN Cooperators (Technical Assistance Providers), and the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA). Its mission is carried out through a collaborative network of community-based technical assistance providers who offer personalized, one-on-one support to producers. DBAN Cooperators are committed to delivering customized guidance and assistance to financially distressed farmers, ranchers, and foresters.
About DBAN
The DBAN Program aims to support farmers, ranchers, and foresters by offering one-on-one technical assistance to help them navigate today’s difficult economic landscape. Across the nation, agricultural producers are facing significant financial pressure due to persistently low commodity prices and rising input costs. This program delivers personalized guidance to help them manage these challenges effectively.
DBAN Program Resources
The DBAN Technical Assistance Program aims to leverage its network and partners to expand a coordinated system of technical assistance providers. Through strategic partnerships, the program delivers direct, one-on-one consultation and advocacy to actively support farmers and ranchers.
Resources include:
- Program Overviews & Curriculum
- Navigating and applying for USDA Programs
DBAN Cooperators
This FSA-sponsored initiative builds and strengthens the capacity of Technical Assistance Providers through a cohort of competitively funded community-based organizations offering personalized, one-on-one support for farmers, ranchers, and foresters.
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Contact US
The Southern Risk Management Education Center (SRMEC) at the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture oversees the cooperative agreement responsible for implementing the DBAN Program. For more information, please contact us at 1-888-200-6013.
- For questions about the DBAN Program, contact Brittany Gabriel at bgabriel@uada.edu.
- For general inquiries about DBAN or the website, contact Allison Vetter at avetter@uada.edu.