Legal Descriptions for Rural Professionals

When:  Jul 21, 2026 from 07:30 AM to 02:30 PM (MT)

PART OF THE SUMMER LEARING SERIES
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Legal Descriptions for Rural Professionals

Accurate property descriptions are the foundation of land ownership, valuation, and management. This 6-hour seminar is designed for rural appraisers, farm managers, and agricultural consultants who need to confidently interpret and apply legal descriptions in their work. Participants will learn the major systems used in the U.S.—including Metes and Bounds, the Public Land Survey System (PLSS), Lot and Block, and Texas General Land Office methods—along with practical skills for plotting parcels and calculating acreage. The course emphasizes real-world applications, such as identifying boundaries, understanding easements, and resolving discrepancies that impact property value and land use decisions. By the end of the seminar, attendees will be equipped with the knowledge and tools to navigate legal descriptions with precision and avoid costly errors.

Contact Hours: 6
Course Timetable: 7:30 AM - 2:30 PM

For questions about approvals, contact Deanna Ilk at dilk@asfmra.org or 303-692-1222

  • Instructors: Jim Pruitt, RPRA and Richard Rodriguez
  • Pricing: $280 Member; $440 Nonmember

ASFMRA provides digital course materials. If you are attending in-person, bringing a laptop or tablet will ensure you have access to the materials and online exam. Additionally, ASFMRA offers printed materials for an additional cost of $65 per student per course. If you would like to order printed materials to be provided when you arrive, the cost will be added to your registration at check out. If you have questions about the materials, please contact education@asfmra.org

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the ASFMRA will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations requested for individuals with disabilities. Requests for accommodations can be responded to more effectively if received at least two weeks in advance of the event.

*The maximum capacity for this course is 40 online participants.
*Please note that ASFMRA reserves the right to cancel any course 3 weeks in advance.