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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.

Objectives: After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Explain the main types of governmental, economic, environmental and social influences on rural property values.
• Identify rural properties using legal descriptions written in the three most common description systems used in the United States.
• Identify and collect data on rural properties that are in the same market as the subject property.
• Describe the process and most common factors in determining highest and best use of a rural property.

Course Fee: $199

Course Length: 3.5 hours

Format: This course consists of four online modules (called lessons), an exam and a survey. Each module includes instructional screens, images, examples, interactions and knowledge check questions.

CE: 4 hours of ASFMRA CE + 1 hour of ASFMRA CE for the exam

Completion Requirements: To complete this course and earn CE, you must complete all four modules and pass the exam.

Lessons:

Lesson 1: Influences on Value

Lesson 2: Subject Property Identification and Productivity Analysis

Lesson 3: Analyzing the Subject’s Market

Lesson 4: Highest and Best Use for the Subject

Technical Requirements:

• PC or Mac computer with an up-to-date browser such as Edge, Chrome, Firefox, or Safari. Do not use Internet Explorer.
• Stable broadband connection
• Disable all pop-up blockers 

NOTE THAT SOME ANTIVIRUS PROTECTION SOFTWARE OR FIREWALLS (COMMON TO COMPANY NETWORKS) CAN CAUSE ISSUES AND PREVENT CERTAIN PARTS OF THE COURSE FROM FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. THESE AND OTHER LOCAL NETWORK-RELATED ISSUES WOULD NEED TO BE ASSESSED BY YOUR LOCAL IT SUPPORT DEPARTMENT. IF ISSUES PERSIST, YOUR IT DEPARTMENT SHOULD "WHITELIST" THE FOLLOWING IP ADDRESS: 198.90.22.203

Important Notice for Prospective Students: We're currently experiencing technical difficulties with our online registration system for on-demand courses. If you're encountering issues, please don't hesitate to call our office directly at 303-692-1222 or at 303-692-1213 for assistance with your registration. We apologize for any inconvenience and are working diligently to resolve the matter. Thank you for your understanding and patience.

Format: The course consists of six chapters and a final assessment. Each chapter includes instructional screens, examples, interactions, and knowledge check questions.

Course Length: 3 - 4 hours 

Completion Requirements: To complete the course, you must complete all six chapters and pass the final assessment.

CE: 4 hours of ASFMRA CE + 1 hour of ASFMRA CE for the exam

Objectives: After completing this course, you will be able to:

     • Recall and apply each of the three approaches to value (Income, Cost, and Sales Comparison) to any valuation assignment

     • Identify valuators as compared to appraisers, as well as valuation assignments as compared to appraisals

     • Arrange the five steps of the valuation process

     • Identify tools utilized by valuators when forming an opinion of value

     • Differentiate between rising markets, falling markets, and stable markets

     • Recognize reasonableness vs. perfections within the confines of a valuation assignment

     • Define the reconciliation process

Technical Requirements:

• PC or Mac computer with an up-to-date browser such as Edge, Chrome, Firefox, or Safari. Do not use Internet Explorer.
• Stable broadband connection
• Disable all pop-up blockers

Note that some antivirus protection software or firewalls (common to company networks) can cause issues and prevent certain parts of the course from functioning properly. These and other local network-related issues would need to be assessed by your local IT support department. If issues persist, your IT department should "whitelist" the following IP address: 198.90.22.203

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.

Format: The course consists of twenty-two chapters (Parts). Each chapter includes a course narrative containing explanations, instructions, and examples, as well as visuals, interactions, and knowledge check questions. A proctored final assessment is available to learners after completing the course content. 

Course Length: 28 hours (on-demand), 2 hours (final assessment). Please note that this offering is not approved in all states.  Please contact your state appraisal board or ASFRMA at dilk@asfmra.org for information on specific state approvals.

Completion Requirements: To complete the on-demand portion of this course, you must complete all twenty-two chapters and pass each chapter's knowledge check. Passing the separate proctored final exam is also required for completion.

Technical Requirements:

* PC or Mac computer with an up-to-date modern browser such as Edge, Chrome, Firefox, or Safari. Do not use Internet Explorer.

* Stable broadband connection.

* Disable all popup blockers.

If you have questions regarding the content of this course or should you encounter technical issues (and following the steps provided in the Troubleshooting Guide included with this course does not resolve them) please email training@asfmra.org. You can expect to receive a response within three business days.

Note that some antivirus protection software or firewalls (common to company networks) can cause issues and prevent certain parts of the course from functioning properly. These and other local network-related issues would need to be assessed by your local IT support department. If issues persist, your IT department should "whitelist" the following IP address: 198.90.22.203

Format: The course consists of seven chapters and a final assessment. Each chapter includes instructional screens, examples, interactions, and knowledge check questions.

Course Length: 3 - 4 hours 

Completion Requirements: To complete the course, you must complete all seven chapters and pass the final assessment.

CE: 4 hours of ASFMRA CE + 1 hour of ASFMRA CE for the exam

Objectives: After completing this course, you will be able to:

     • Determine and prepare an appropriate scope of work for a livestock chattel appraisal

     • Recall and employ biosecurity measures within various types of livestock facilities

     • Define various terms commonly used within various types of livestock operations

     • Distinguish among common breeds within the four main types of livestock

     • Recall the steps an appraiser needs to take in order to properly evaluate livestock

     • Locate sources of value for each type of livestock

Technical Requirements:

• PC or Mac computer with an up-to-date browser such as Edge, Chrome, Firefox, or Safari. Do not use Internet Explorer.
• Stable broadband connection
• Disable all pop-up blockers

Note that some antivirus protection software or firewalls (common to company networks) can cause issues and prevent certain parts of the course from functioning properly. These and other local network-related issues would need to be assessed by your local IT support department. If issues persist, your IT department should "whitelist" the following IP address: 198.90.22.203

Format: The course consists of ten chapters and a final assessment. Each chapter includes instructional screens, examples, interactions, and knowledge check questions.

Course Length: 3-4 hours 

Completion Requirements: To complete the course, you must complete all ten chapters and pass the final assessment.

CE: 4 hours of ASFMRA CE + 1 hour of ASFMRA CE for the exam

Objectives: After completing this course, you will be able to:

     • Determine and prepare an appropriate scope of work for a machinery and equipment chattel appraisal

     • Identify and understand the use of many different types of agricultural machinery and equipment, including titled vehicles

     • Recall specifics regarding various condition ratings and how these affect the overall value of each piece of equipment

     • Locate sources of value for each type of equipment

Technical Requirements:

• PC or Mac computer with an up-to-date browser such as Edge, Chrome, Firefox, or Safari. Do not use Internet Explorer.
• Stable broadband connection
• Disable all pop-up blockers

Note that some antivirus protection software or firewalls (common to company networks) can cause issues and prevent certain parts of the course from functioning properly. These and other local network-related issues would need to be assessed by your local IT support department. If issues persist, your IT department should "whitelist" the following IP address: 198.90.22.203

Implementation of Soil Health Management Systems results in many changes to soil organic matter and the soil microbial population. These changes require that we think a bit more about how we manage nutrients within the soil. Among the things to consider is the use of cover crops for trapping and slow releasing soil nutrients. This discussion will include an overview of soil health management practices, changes to expect in the soil organic matter, some of the major microbial groups involved in carbon and nitrogen dynamics, the role of soil enzymes, and how the choice of cover crops can help manage soil nitrogen.

Cost: $35/member; $50/non-member

Regenerative agriculture does not mean organic or conventional—it is a pathway for all producers to improve soil health and become more profitable. This webinar reframes production issues like weeds, nutrient deficiencies, and water ponding as signs of a poorly functioning farm ecosystem. Understanding the farm as an ecosystem unlocks new solutions to these problems, which are summarized in the principles of regenerative agriculture: 1) reduce disturbance, 2) keep the soil covered, 3) maximize diversity, 4) keep a living root in the ground year-round, and 5) integrate livestock. Understanding how and why these principles work can help farmers achieve higher functioning soils that ultimately lead to greater profitability. In this webinar, Gabe Brown will demonstrate how regenerative soil management can be profitable. He will also talk about what led him to start a business (Soil Health Consultants, LLC) to give producers the education and coaching they need to become successful regenerative farmers and ranchers.

Cost: $35/member; $50/non-member

Research indicates that soil health management systems (SHMS) that incorporate reduced tillage and cover crops with the production of cash crops decrease soil erosion, improve water infiltration, increase soil carbon, and reduce inputs that have potential environmental externalities. Encouraging production practices that improve soil health includes demonstrating that farm profitability increases through SHMS adoption. Adoption of SHMS involves changes in select production activities—it is not an extensive substitution of one production system for an alternative production system. Partial budget analysis is a farm management analytical method in which comparative financial returns are determined by quantifying the net effect of proposed production changes. For example, converting from conventional tillage to no-till with cover crops eliminates field activities, thereby lowering costs. Planting cover crops leads to seed, planting, and termination expenses. However, other costs are reduced due to various cover crops benefits, including residue remaining on the soil from the previous production year. This partial budget methodology will be used to demonstrate procedures for quantifying changes in production costs associated with the adoption of SHMS. Additional discussions will address difficulties encountered when adopting SHMS and experiences of farmers managing these difficulties. 

Cost: $35/member; $50/non-member

Format: 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. The course consists of nine sections and an optional survey. Each section includes instructional screens, examples, interactions, and knowledge check questions. 

Course Length: 2 hours

CE: 2 hours of ASFMRA CE

Internet Browser: It is recommended that you use either Chrome or Edge when taking this course.

Completion Requirements: To complete the course, you must complete all nine sections.

Objectives: After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Define ethics and explain why it's important to behave ethically
• Identify ethical conflicts in business situations
• Identify ways to maintain ethical behavior within your organization
• Identify typical causes and conditions of ethical breaches
• Take steps to make better ethical choices
• Describe ASFMRA's disciplinary options for addressing ethical breaches
• Describe some of ASFMRA's policies and Standards of Professional Practice
• Discuss and apply several articles from the ASFMRA Code of Ethics

Technical Requirements:

• PC or Mac computer with an up-to-date browser such as Edge, Chrome, Firefox, or Safari. Do not use Internet Explorer.
• Stable broadband connection
• Disable all pop-up blockers

Note that some antivirus protection software or firewalls (common to company networks) can cause issues and prevent certain parts of the course from functioning properly. These and other local network-related issues would need to be assessed by your local IT support department. If issues persist, your IT department should "whitelist" the following IP address: 198.90.22.203

Format: The course consists of nine online modules, a post test and a survey. Each module includes instructional screens, examples, interactions and knowledge check questions.

Course Fee: $199

Course Length: 4 hours 

CE: 4 hours of ASFMRA CE + 1 hour of ASFMRA CE for the exam

Completion Requirements: To complete the course, you must complete all nine modules and pass the post test.

Objectives: After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Identify agricultural chattel
• Explain the overall valuation process
• Recognize safety hazards during farm visits
• Complete a valuation report

Lessons:

• Agricultural Chattel Introduction
• Chattel Evaluation Overview
• Site Visits
• Data Collection Process
• Market Research Process
• Livestock and Market Stock
• Machinery and Equipment
• Commodities
• Chattel Valuation Reports

Technical Requirements:

• PC or Mac computer with an up-to-date browser such as Edge, Chrome, Firefox, or Safari. Do not use Internet Explorer.
• Stable broadband connection
• Disable all pop-up blockers

Note that some antivirus protection software or firewalls (common to company networks) can cause issues and prevent certain parts of the course from functioning properly. These and other local network-related issues would need to be assessed by your local IT support department. If issues persist, your IT department should "whitelist" the following IP address: 198.90.22.203