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The words “farm” and “rural” are integral to the ASFMRA name. They signify our sole focus — and the special expertise of our members, especially those who have chosen to achieve professional designation from ASFMRA. 

 

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Agricultural land and rural property are unique. It takes a special understanding, insight and appreciation for rural property and agricultural assets in order to manage and assess their value. Explore our professional accreditation and continuing education programs.


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The American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers (ASFMRA) is the only professional society specifically focused on education and training related to farm management, rural valuation and agricultural consulting. 


 

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    ASFMRA Land Trends Are Go to Resource

    By: ASFMRA Press 2 days ago
    Posted in: Press Releases

    GELNDALE, CO- The number of chapters of the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers releasing Land Trends ...

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    ASFMRA AgNews - Vol. 13 Issue XVI [April 17, 2018]

    By: ASFMRA Press 2 days ago
    Posted in: Ag News

    ASFMRA Comments to ASC Regarding TriStar Waiver Request ASFMRA President Dave GaNun, ARA submitted comments to the Appraisal ...

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    ASFMRA AgNews - Vol.13 Issue XV [April 10, 2018]

    By: ASFMRA Press 9 days ago
    Posted in: Ag News

    4 Drags on Farmland Values The average value of farm real estate increased by 47% between 2009 and 2017, according to the ...

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    ASFMRA AgNews - Vol. 13 Issue XIV [April 3, 2018]

    By: ASFMRA Press 16 days ago
    Posted in: Ag News

    FY 2018 Appropriations Finally Completed Even though Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 started on October 1, 2017, Congress just completed, ...

 

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    RE: Solar Panels

    By: Mr. Joseph Hickey, ARA , 5 hours ago
    Posted in: Ag Open Forum

    ​Thanks Cody for the response. Any information on solar panels would be helpful including income information. From internet searches, it appears that it take about 8.5 years to pay for themselves. Of course, if taxpayers help out the payoff is much less. ...

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    CRP Wetland Sales in Midwest?

    By: Mr. Tyler Fitterer , 5 hours ago
    Posted in: Ag Open Forum

    ​I have a subject property that has conservation easement - CRP Wetland Wildlife Habitat.  In year 3 of 15.  Significant acreage, that was all farmable prior to contract. Hoping there are some sales out there that may be comparable.  Thank you in advance ...

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    RE: Solar Panels

    By: Mr. Cody White , yesterday
    Posted in: Ag Open Forum

    In Oklahoma we have sales to support contributory value of wind turbines, and solar farms are popping up, but I am not aware of sales with the solar panels in place. We have income data on what the solar farm pays, which is about double what an irrigated ...