This online course provides an overview of the ethical challenges that farm managers and appraisers face in the business world, and how ASFMRA's Code of Ethics and professional standards address these challenges. This course is available to those who register after January 1, 2026.

The Principles and Procedures for Valuators course provides foundational knowledge and skills Valuators need for evaluating less-complex, minimally-improved rural properties that don’t require the expertise of licensed Appraisers.

This online course provides training for valuators and loan officers regarding the use and application of the Three Approaches to Value (Income, Cost, and Sales Comparison).

A101 Basic Appraisal Principles is designed as an introductory course for individuals preparing for a career as a valuation professional. The course provides the first 30 hours of qualifying prelicensure education, which is commonly required by states for individuals seeking appraisal licensure. The course guides participants through introductory economic concepts. Participants learn the basic appraisal principles that can be used to build a solid foundation for an ethical and competent appraisal practice. Concepts such as highest and best use, the time value of money, and the nature of value are explored through instructor-led discussion. Real-world type problems are introduced to aid participants in developing their problem-solving skills.

This online course provides training for valuators and loan officers who place values on livestock chattel.

This online course provides training for valuators and loan officers who place values on machinery and equipment chattel.

This online course is designed to provide specialized training and recognition for valuators and loan officers who place values on agricultural personal property. Course Fee: $199