5 Steps to Become a Farm Manager
(Please take a look at the Accreditation Checklist under Helpful Links below for full details)
- Complete the Required Coursework
- Ag Land Management 1 (24 hours)
- Ag Land Management 2 (24 hours)
- Ag Land Management 3 (24 hours)
- Ag Land Management 4 (8 hours)
- Best in Business Ethics (5 hours)
- Acquire a four-year college degree or equivalent as approved by the Management/Consulting Education/Accrediting Committee.
- Obtain four years of experience in Farm or Ranch management.
- Sign up for your ASFMRA membership.
- Submit of one demonstration farm management plan.
Reasons to Become a Farm Manager
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An ASFMRA Accredited Farm Manager has achieved the highest level of professionalism and education in the industry.
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An Accredited Farm Manager (AFM) possesses the skills, experience and education to provide land investment analysis and management of day-to-day operations for ag enterprises.
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Farm Managers offer professional management services to farmland owners to help them optimize the returns from their asset.
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