Carrie Seidel, AFM, Hertz Farm Management, Mason City, has been awarded the Accredited Farm Manager (AFM) designation from the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers (ASFMRA).
Seidel earned the AFM designation by meeting stringent requirements in experience and education in addition to passing a rigorous written examination and abiding by the American Society's Code of Ethics. Seidel joins a select 45 percent of the ASFMRA membership who have received the Accredited status and currently maintain it through the ASFMRA continuing education program.
Accredited Farm Managers are specifically educated and experienced in agricultural management and understand efficient production and profitable marketing by focusing on procedure, analysis, critical thinking and innovation. Farm Managers have specialized expertise in production, business, environmental issues and government activities. Accredited Farm Managers possess additional specialized expertise and are connected to a national network of professional resources and information.
Members of the Iowa Chapter of the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers (ASFMRA) work with landowners of around 2 million acres across Iowa. They are experts in helping landowners and farm operators achieve their objectives with their farm leases.
An ASFMRA Accredited Farm Manager (AFM) has a minimum of 4 years of experience, completed a rigorous education program and a comprehensive exam. The AFM designation represents the highest level of professionalism and commitment in the professional farm management industry.
ASFMRA is the largest professional society for rural property land experts, boasting over 2100 members in 31 chapters throughout the United States. ASFMRA truly represents The Most Trusted Rural Property Professionals and is the organization for individuals who provide management, consultation, and valuation services, as well as real estate services on rural and agricultural assets. The land experts who hold membership in ASFMRA work under a professional code of ethics, which includes continuing education requirements.
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