Last Thursday was the 2026 ISPFMRA Annual Meeting. We had excellent sessions and a keynote speaker along with a scholarship auction. Everyone in attendance enjoyed catching up with fellow farm managers and rural appraisers from across the state. If you…
The latest ISPFMRA newsletter is here. It’s packed with updates, insights, and plans for the year ahead. Download the full PDF here. Highlights Rick Hiatt Elected ASFMRA President Rick Hiatt is now the 2024-25 ASFMRA President. A well-deserved recognition for…
We hear from land owners, farm managers, rural appraisers, and more, about what benefits farm management provides.
Farm manager Jason Lestina talks about what he brings to farms as an accredited farm manager. This is part of a series of videos created by ISPFMRA to help members share their stories and explain to potential clients…
Phil Borgic talks about his experience with an accredited rural appraiser as he raised money to grow his business. This is part of a series of videos created by ISPFMRA to help members share their stories and explain to potential…
Farm manager Elizabeth Strom talks about what kinds of farm owners she serves and what kinds of work she does – especially as farms are passed down through generations. <iframe width="800" height="450" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7Q8Ep4d219s" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write;…
Patty and Mark with Lee Family Farms talk about how a farm manager has made their farms better and their lives easier. This is part of a series of videos created by ISPFMRA to help members share their stories and…
Don Cochran is an accredited rural appraiser who appraised his first farm in 1973. He talked to us about his career and what he brings to clients. This is part of a series of videos created by ISPFMRA to help…
Dean Kyburz, (at right) a longtime member and mentor to many through decades of service to ISPFMRA, was named to the Chapter's Hall of Fame during the annual aeeting held January 27 in Springfield. Kyburz, who was accompanied by his…