ASFMRA Accredited Farm Managers (AFM) are educated to:
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Inspect property to determine optimum land use
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Identify all existing water sources
- Assess building conditions
- Examine irrigation systems
- Study soil types for intended use and conservation practices
- Observe suspected EPA violations
- Analyze carrying capacity of range land for livestock
- Report on labor availability for farm operation
The AFM must help determine clear objectives and assess risk-taking ability, while educating the owner on critical cycles of timely farm management practices. The current farmer’s management priorities and maximization of all existing resources are evaluated and the AFM objectively reports how well the land is being cared for, and “who’s minding the farm,” so-to-speak, making recommendations for improved operation.
