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Summer Ed Week
July 13-17, 2014
Des Moines, IA
Leadership Institute
September 7-12, 2014
Washington, DC
2014 Annual Meeting
Oct 27- Nov 1, 2014
Tucson, AZ
Listen to Fred Hepler, AFM, AAC talk about AgroNomics 2014
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ASFMRA Mission & Vision
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Mission: As a Professional Society, ASFMRA helps members better serve their clients with trustworthy valuation, management, consulting and marketing services.
Vision: ASFMRA is recognized as The Most Trusted Rural Property Professionals.
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2013 Journal of the ASFMRA
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The 2013 Journal featured 18 articles including topics such as white tail deer farms, marketing strategies for cull beef cows and several on farmland values
Take a look at the 2013 Journal A huge thank you goes out to the ASFMRA Editorial Committee who helps make this Journal a reality. |
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Longevity and Recognition
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Each year at the ASFMRA Annual Conference we recognize members' contributions to the Agriculture world, academics and our professions; we also take a moment to recognize those individuals who have reached membership milestones.
50 Years
Ray M. Carmichael, AFM, ARA-Retired
John M. Cotton
Roger Heller, AFM
Fred E. Justus, Jr., Ph.D.
Jay D. Luse, AFM, ARA
Robert H. Williams, ARA
Wallace L. Yoder, AFM, ARA-Retired
40 Years
Dale E. Aupperle, AFM, ARA
I. Mac Boyd, ARA
Arlin J. Brannstrom, AAC
R. Wayne Buck, ARA-Retired
Keith W. Carlson, AFM, ARA
Kenneth D. Conrad, AFM-Retired
Raymond E. Defenbaugh
Owen R. Demo, ARA
Jeffery D. Hudson, AFM, ARA
William P. Hunter, Jr.
Martin L. Mattes, AFM, ARA-Retired
Alvin E. Butch Nelson, Jr., ARA
Larry J. Neppl, AFM-Retired
Wendel K. Nicolaus, Jr., ARA
James Connor Smith, ARA-Retired
Dennis P. Uthof, AFM
Read about other awards presented in Reno.
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Congratulations to 2013 Newly Accredited
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| Kyle Amos, AFM
John Arnold, AFM
David Baughman, AFM
James R.Dunlap, AFM
Carl Evers, AFM
David Evers, AFM
Blake Florell, AFM
Matthew Foos, AFM
Chris Hammell, AFM
Randy Heinzen, AFM
Mark Hutson, AFM
Lloyd Johnson, AFM
Steve MacGregor, AFM
Ryan Metzler, AFM
Chris Ostmeyer, AFM
Kenneth Peters, AFM
Christian Ramirez, AFM
James Redmond, AFM
Erik C.Roget, AFM
Mayo Ryan, AFM
Don Threadgold, AFM
James W. Weatherford, AFM
Michael Anchordoquy, AAC
Johan Bolle, AAC
Timothy Fuchs, AAC
Peter Holmes, AAC
Kenneth L. Warlick, AAC
Daniel Whisenhunt, AAC
Boyd Corkins, AFM, AAC
Hugh Hunt, AFM, AAC
Clay Jacobson, AFM, AAC
Roger L. Leach, AFM, AAC
Mark J. Peterson, AFM, AAC
Skye Root, AFM, AAC
Lorrain Friant, ARA
Jenna McCarty, ARA
Ben Moore, ARA
Melissa Sandlin, ARA
Eric Stroschein, ARA
David Tilton, ARA
Michael Ward, RPRA
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Contact Us
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| American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers
950 South Cherry Street, Suite 508 Denver, CO 80246-2664
TEL: (303) 758-3513
FAX: (303) 758-0190
www.asfmra.org
www.agprolink.org
http://rpranet.org/
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Thank you for helping make 2013 a very successful year for the ASFMRA! We consider you our most important asset.
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A Sharp Focus + New Tools = Successful Year
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ASFMRA 2013 President, Paul Joerger, AFM
 Thank you for making 2013 one of the best years in ASFMRA history. It has been a pleasure and a privilege to lead this organization-and I truly appreciate the support, engagement, leadership and vision of our members. Our member survey continues to prove that professional development and personal relationships are among the greatest benefits of ASFMRA membership. I wholeheartedly agree-it is the members that make this organization great. Read more about 2013 being a very successful year. |
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2,300+ Enroll in Education Courses
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| 2012-13 was a great year for ASFMRA education with more than 2,300 students enrolled in a total of 88 classes. High-quality education and professional development are primary initiatives of ASFMRA - and we are continually working to add new courses and improve the overall quality of your educational experience. ASFMRA is dedicated to helping its members become the most qualified appraisers, farm managers and consultants in the agriculture sector. Read more about the 2013 education successes. |
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Accelerated AFM Takes Off
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The ASFMRA Management Education Committee worked closely with the California Chapter of ASFMRA, instructors, developers and staff, to deliver the first Accelerated AFM education. This program is designed especially for experienced farm managers seeking the AFM designation. Thirty-three students attended the classes in Fresno, Calif. A repeat session is planned for 2015. Listen to Mike Krause, AFM, talk about ASFMRA education. |
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Meetings Break Attendance Records
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Opportunities to learn in practitioner-developed and delivered classes that are profession-specific, along with great networking opportunities are driving an even higher level of interest in ASFMRA meetings and conferences:
- Summer Education Week topped 300 attendees for the first time
- Annual meeting attendance continues to grow-with 450 in 2012 and more than 500 in 2013
- ASFMRA Leadership Institute continues to be a popular event for managers & appraisers
- Many ASFMRA chapters experienced increased attendance in meetings and education offerings
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Accreditation Interests Grows
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ASFMRA offers accreditation that is unique to the agriculture property industry-helping members achieve designations that are a testament to their professional conduct, leadership and ethical standards.
Higher enrollment in education classes and the new Accelerated AFM program helped lead to 41 members receiving their designations in 2013. Achieving designation is no small task-the average member invests about five years working toward designation. Read more about the increasing interest in accreditation.
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...they have made lasting relationships with professional colleagues thanks to ASFMRA membership. That's what a recent member survey said! Networking is consistently cited as one of the most valuable benefits of ASFMRA membership and meetings. Having "friends in the business" creates opportunities to share experiences, discuss real-life challenges (and solutions), and create connections that are important both professionally and personally.
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In keeping with our focus on developing new professionals, ASFMRA held its third annual Career Day during Summer Education Week in Omaha. The half-day program, targeting college juniors and seniors, provided information on careers in farm management, rural appraisal and consulting. The students took part in practice interview with agriculture professionals and participated in a fast-paced "power networking" event with prospective employers. Read more about college students and career day. |
Schmitt Recognized as Professional Farm Manager of the Year
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 Converting a number of farms to custom operations-and increasing net income by $100 to $200 per acre in the process-is just one reason Kenneth L. Schmitt, AFM, of Farmers National Company (FNC) in Jefferson, Iowa, was named ASFMRA's Professional Farm Manager of the Year.
Ken grew up on a grain and livestock farm near Lohrville, Iowa, and holds a B.S. degree from Iowa State University in Agricultural Studies-Farm Operations. He operated the family farm for several years before opening the Denison, Iowa, office of Farmers National Company in 1986. Since that time, he has been directly involved with the management and sales of farms in central and west central Iowa-and has received the FNC Million Dollar Sales Club award seven times. Read more about Schmitt.
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Runyan Receives Professional Appraiser Award |
 Steve Runyan, ARA, FRICS, was recognized as the 2013 Appraisal Professional of the Year. After receiving his B.S. degree from California State Polytechnic University, he began his career as an appraiser with Bank of America and also worked as a rancher and senior appraiser. He opened Runyan Appraisal Service in Bakersfield, Calif. in 1991.
Steve received his ARA accreditation in 1998 and his FRICS in 2008. He is a Certified General Real Estate Appraiser in California. His dedication to ASFMRA has been demonstrated in his role as an ASFMRA instructor as well as in leadership roles at both the California Chapter and national officer levels. |
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Technology Upgrades Boost Benefits
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The development of a robust new database system for ASFMRA began in 2013 and will be complete by mid-2014. This long overdue improvement, coupled with the new server, accounting software and website, will mean that all ASFMRA technologies will be aligned for optimum productivity and efficiency-and that will lead to an even higher level of member service and user-friendliness.
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Young Professionals Hold First Seminar at SEW
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Leadership Institute Provides Unique Experiences
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ASFMRA continues to bring you excellent customer service and expertise. In 2013 some staffing changes took place at the ASFMRA offices including:
 * Andy Barlow became Director of Education, replacing Mark Grace. Andy brings a wealth of knowledge in adult learning and delivery technologies. Mark Grace is now serving on the Alliance for Valuation Education (AVE) board along with Paul Bierschwale, ARA.
* Michele Stockman joined the shipping and receiving area. She is married to EVP/CEO Brian Stockman and replaced Jeremy Lewis who left earlier in the year.
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ASFMRA Executive Council 2012-13
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First row, top to bottom: S. James Rickert, AFM, ARA; Edward Lumpee, ARA; Timothy Fevold, AFM; Second Row, top to bottom: James Dunlap, AFM, ARA; John Mandeville, AFM; Paul Moore, ARA, RPRA; LeeAnn Moss, PhD, ARA; Third Row, Top to bottom: Paul Joerger, AFM; Thomas Schorr, ARA; David GaNun, ARA; Fred Hepler, AFM, AAC.
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Left to right: Suzanne Gruba, Hope Evans, Deanna Ilk, Debe Alvarez, Michele Stockman, Pam Burr. Back row: Cheryl Cooley, Brian Stockman, Meg Butcher and Andy Barlow.
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Unaudited Financials - 2012-13
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