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Fall 2023 Newsletter: An annual meeting preview and much more
The Fall 2023 Newsletter outlines the upcoming Annual Meeting on February 7 and 8, 2024, featuring a USPAP course for appraisers, sessions on Renewable Energy,

Steady As She Goes for Farmland Prices
(Decatur, IL August 30, 2023) – After periods of unprecedented highs and volatility, farmland values across

Download Now! 2023 Land Values Report
Our 2023 Land Values Report is now available as a free download.
Who are we?
The ISPFMRA is an organization of professional men and women engaged in the management of farms and the appraisal of rural property. The Society was founded in 1928 and has grown to a membership of over 350 active members and “friends.” Members of the society manage the production and marketing of nearly 10 percent of the corn and soybeans produced in Illinois.
Find an ISPFMRA Member
We’ve made it easy to connect with a professional farm manager or rural appraiser, no matter where you are in Illinois. You can search by name or keyword, or you can open a list of cities and find someone near you.
Find an ISPFMRA Member
To search by city, go here.
Land values and lease trends report
Every year, the ISPFMRA conducts a survey of farmland values and lease trends in Illinois. You can see an archive of all our land values reports going back to 2005, including our 2022 report.
ISPFMRA Mission Statement
The purpose of the Illinois Society of Professional Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers is to serve and promote professionalism of those who provide management, consultation services, valuation, and marketing of agricultural resources. We provide our members with quality education, an exacting code of business ethics, and opportunity for interaction with professional peers in agriculture.