To be considered for this designation, a candidate must have five years of farm or ranch management experience, have a college degree or have passed the GMAT, and must be a current member of the ASFMRA. A farm management plan must be submitted to the ASFMRA in order to demonstrate that the candidate understands the essential aspects of farm management. A series of eight courses covering the business, tax and standards of farm management must be taken, and the accompanying test must be passed.
American Association of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers