The 2026 Midsouth ASFMRA Annual Meeting will take place from June 3-5 at the Courtyard by Marriot Starkville MSU at the Mill Conference Center. This event features a fantastic lineup of events, speakers, and activities
06-03-2026 08:00 AM - 06-05-2026 05:00 PM CT
2026 ASFMRA Award Nominations Nominations are now open for 2026 ASFMRA Awards...Please complete the correct form linked below and submit to the ASFMRA no later than June 30, 2026. 2026 Awards Nomination Form (Includes D
January 21st - 11:30-3:30 SD Real Estate Focus w/ SDSU Speakers: Dr
01-21-2025 11:30 AM - 01-23-2025 12:15 PM CT
Welcome to the 2026 Summer Learning Series (SLS) — ASFMRA's refreshed and expanded approach to summer education! This year, we’ve moved away from the traditional Summer Education Week to bring you a broader, more flexible learning experience in Denver, Colorado, spanning two full weeks of best-in-class education, connection, and professional growth
07-12-2026 09:00 AM - 07-24-2026 05:00 PM MT
Rather than a single event, LEX is structured as a progressive experience — building leadership skills over time and culminating in a unique advocacy-focused experience in Washington, DC
If you’re an appraiser or a trainee, you may still be wondering why it’s advantageous to acquire the RPRA accreditation...“My employer hires an outside appraiser to come in and do an external review of our department once a year,” she explained
2026 ASFMRA Award Nominations Nominations are now open for 2026 ASFMRA Awards
Possession of an Associate’s Degree in a field of study related to: a
PART OF THE SUMMER LEARING SERIES Click here for Registration Ag Land Management 3 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 Required Textbook: Laptop, financial calculator and must have a working knowledge of Excel Contact Hours: 24 Course Timetable: Days 1-3: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM Accreditation Requirement: This course is required for the AFM For questions about approvals, contact Deanna Ilk at dilk@asfmra.org or 303-692-1222 Instructors: Justin Bahr, AFM and Mollie Aronowitz, AFM Pricing : $1130 Member / $1240 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
07-13-2026 07:30 AM - 07-15-2026 04:30 PM MT
Ag Land Management 3 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 Contact Hours: 24 hours Accreditation: This course is required for the AFM and the AAC List of Approvals Return to the top of the page
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