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Certification

Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers

Certification Description
The Accredited Agricultural Consultant (AAC) designation was developed and first offered by the ASFMRA in 1997. Those attaining the AAC are required to meet rigorous education and experience requirements, as well as maintain the highest standard of ethics and continuing education.

Certifying Organization
American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers
http://www.asfmra.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Accredited Agricultural Consultant Website

Certification Description
Farm Managers offer professional management services to farmland owners to help them optimize the returns from their asset. Using their expertise in working with people, crop and livestock production, commodity marketing, soil conservation, financial analysis and accounting, and real estate brokerage, farm managers help their clients maintain and improve the value of their asset and generate cash returns that meet their client's objectives.

Certifying Organization
American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers
http://www.asfmra.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Accredited Farm Manager Website

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