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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 XLIV [October 16, 2018]

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

    Does Marijuana Legalization Hurt Property Values? For now, Green Thumb Industries is a rare thing in the ever-growing ...

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    ASFMRA AgNews - Vol. 13 Issue XLIII [October 9, 2018]

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

    Farmland Values Down 3.5% in 60 Countries Farmland values in the central and southern 60 counties in Illinois have declined ...

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    ASFMRA AgNews - Vol. 13 Issue XLII [October 2, 2018]

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

    Rising Interest Rates Will Test the Strength of Crop Land Values Many commercial row crop farmers across the U.S. have ...

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    ASFMRA AgNews - Vol.13 Issue XLI [September 24, 2018]

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

    Despite Recent Reports, Local Farmland Experts See Steady Land Market The Iowa Chapter of the Realtors Land Institute ...

 

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    RE: FFA Agriscience Fair Project

    By: Mr. David GaNun, ARA , yesterday
    Posted in: Ag Open Forum

    It might help anyone reading this to know that Sturgis Brown HS is in South Dakota. ------Original Message------ ASFMRA has been contacted by an individual from Sturgis Brown High School in regards to their need for data for an FFA Agriscience Fair ...

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    FFA Agriscience Fair Project

    By: ASFMRA Press , 2 days ago
    Posted in: Ag Open Forum

    ASFMRA has been contacted by an individual from Sturgis Brown High School in regards to their need for data for an FFA Agriscience Fair Project.   They could use your assistance in completing a short survey about feed.  If you would like to assist - ...

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    Poultry Layer Facilities

    By: Ms. Lisa Shumaker, ARA , 4 days ago
    Posted in: Ag Open Forum

    ​​​I am appraising a 1 million bird cage layer facility in Northwest Ohio.  I am looking for sales of large layer barns and RCN data for egg processing facilities.  Part of my project is an expansion so I can share RCN data.  I am willing to compensate ...