Ag Land Management 2 (Accelerated) - Denver/Hybrid

Leasing and Appraisals

• Definition of leases and the risks associated with each type
• What is the role of the farm manager when leasing a property for a client?
• Legal aspects and tax implications of leases
• Appraisal reports and the three approaches to value

Production and Conservation

• Important elements of row crop production
• Cereal grain, orchard and vine production
• Hay and forage; rangeland and pasture; and seed production
• Open range and confinement livestock production
• Woodland and Forestry, aquaculture and organic production
• Wildlife and hunting land production practices
• Conservation practices

Risk and Marketing

• Role of country elevators and terminals in the grain marketing industry
• Supply and demand
• Technical and fundamental analysis
• Futures contract
• Traders and their impact on CBOT and CME markets
• How to evaluate market trends using charts, graphs and cyclical patterns

Projects, Locations and Management

• How to perform a new site inspection
• Locating a property given any type of legal description
• Personal property, trade fixtures and real property
• Risks associated with a property
• Discuss the five phases of project management
• Discuss the variety of property risks
• Record keeping procedures essential for tax reporting
• Writing a farm plan

Instructors: Ryan Kay, AFM 
Pricing: $1099 Member / $1,299 Non-Member 
Required Materials: Laptop, financial calculator and must have a working knowledge of Excel

Format: Hybrid

Contact Hours: 24 hours

Accreditation: This course is required for the AFM and the AAC

Registration: Katelyn Johnson | 303-692-1224 | KJohnson@asfmra.org