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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 AgNews - Vol 13. Issue XXI [May 22, 2018]

    By: ASFMRA Press 5 days ago
    Posted in: Ag News

    House Farm Bill Fails to Pass Last Friday morning, the House of Representatives failed to pass H.R. 2, the House Farm Bill ...

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    ASFMRA AgNews - Vol.13 Issue XX [May 15, 2018]

    By: ASFMRA Press 12 days ago
    Posted in: Ag News

    In House, 'A Lot of Undecideds' on Farm Bill While ready to move on the farm bill, House Republican leaders are giving Agriculture ...

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    ASFMRA AgNews Vol.13 Issue XIX [May 8, 2018]

    By: ASFMRA Press 19 days ago
    Posted in: Ag News

    ASC Denies TriStar Waiver Request The Appraisal Subcommittee (ASC) unanimously rejected, by voice vote, a temporary waiver ...

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    ASFMRA AgNews Vol.13 Issue XVIII [May 1, 2018]

    By: ASFMRA Press 26 days ago
    Posted in: Ag News

    Farmland Buyers Hold Line on Leverage Farmland buyers in the western Corn Belt continued to show restraint on debt financing ...

 

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    Upcoming Webinars and Explanatory Documents

    By: Ms. Jaleen Edwards , 2 days ago
    Posted in: Governance Structure Committee

    ​​As you have probably heard, ASFMRA has been considering a governance change.  Most recently the Executive Council formed a Governance Working Group to explore options. The Working Group and the Executive Council wants to continue to keep you informed ...

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    Valuing Mooring Property

    By: Mr. Tim Pepper, ARA , 3 days ago
    Posted in: Ag Open Forum

    I have been asked to appraise a 13 acre tract of land near the juncture of the Arkansas and Mississippi Rivers. This site is used to assemble and distribute barges for travel up and down these two rivers. The arkansas River permits 3 barges at a time ...

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    Help on Dairy Liquidation

    By: Mr. Scott Halver ARA MAI, ARA , 3 days ago
    Posted in: Ag Open Forum

    Two main questions: Dairy Real Estate: Option A- Seller to use a short 45-60 day pre-auction advertisement with a "no reserve" auction for the dairy real estate ? or Option B- Seller to list the dairy with a national known dairy broker for 7-8 months ...