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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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    Education Week Features New Continuing Education Seminars for Appraisers

    By: ASFMRA Press yesterday
    Posted in: Press Releases

    AMERICAN SOCIETY OF FARM MANAGERS AND RURAL APPRAISERS’ EDUCATION WEEK FEATURES NEW CONTINUING EDUCATION SEMINARS FOR ...

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    ASFMRA AgNews Vol. 13 Issue XVII [April 24, 2018]

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

    The Ag Economy Decline is Over, But the Recovery is Slow For the third year in a row, U.S. net farm income will be steady ...

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    ASFMRA Land Trends Are Go to Resource

    By: ASFMRA Press 9 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 9 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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    Thank you

    By: Mr. Joseph Hickey, ARA , yesterday
    Posted in: Ag Open Forum

    ​Thank you to all that have responded to my request for any information regarding solar panels. I have received information on leases, construction and a few sales. As this energy source continues to develop in our market, I'm sure more of us will be ...

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    Government Purchase of Large Recreational Tract

    By: Mr. Tim Pepper, ARA , 2 days ago
    Posted in: Ag Open Forum

    I will appraising the possible purchase of 18,000 +/- acres in the lower Mississippi delta as a recreational property.  I am seeking comparable sales of hardwoods used for recreation.  If you have comparable sales that you would be willing to share, I ...

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    RE: Encumbered Sales

    By: Mr. Donald Fisher, ARA , 3 days ago
    Posted in: Ag Open Forum

    Hi Mark I've been working with CE's for 40 years and, while there aren't a lot of CE encumbered sales in New York, we do have several that we could send to you.  But I have found that the CE values can be tied to the fee simple values, since the CEs are ...