American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers.

The ASFMRA provides members with the resources, information, and leadership that enable them to provide valuable services to the agricultural community.

The ASFMRA strives to:

• Protect and promote the interest of members before government, regulatory bodies, and other organizations,
• Enhance member opportunities for professional development and interaction with peers through meetings, publications, and educational offerings.
• Improve ethics, standards, and quality of service offered by members,
• Promote awareness and confidence in the integrity, objectivity, competence, and professionalism of the ASFMRA's Accreditation program, and
• Recruit and maintain a highly qualified, professional membership.

Membership Service Programs Include:

• Meetings-Membership, Governance, Regional, and Chapter meetings
• Publications-newsletters, Journal, Directory, Education Catalog, press releases, and collateral materials available to membership
• Education and Continuing Education Programs-farm management, rural appraisal, consulting education, and on-line education offered through the ASFMRA
• Accreditation Program-Provides professional accreditation program for farm managers (Accredited Farm Manager, AFM), rural appraisers (Accredited Rural Appraisers, ARA, and Real Property Review Appraisers, RPRA), and agricultural consultants (Accredited Agricultural Consultants, AAC).
• Voice in government issues-Representative in Washington, DC

source - ASFMRA website