Arizona Society of Farm and Rural Appraisers

Consider attending the:

*** USPAP CLASS IS NOW CLOSED TO REGISTRATIONS ***

7 Hour National USPAP Course (A114)
Thursday, February 22nd, 2018
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Continuing Education Hours: 7 hours

Location: Pera Club
1 E Continental Dr
Tempe, AZ 85282

Instructor: Lynne Heiden

$240 Cost (members or non-members)
Cost includes breakfast, lunch and the USPAP materials

The underlying theme of all sections are USPAP requirements for ethical behavior and competent performance by appraisers. Discussion will focus on specific USPAP revisions and afford you the opportunity to apply this information through case studies and a review of frequently asked questions and responses of various USPAP topics.

The material emphasizes the role of the appraiser, the appraiser’s impartiality associated with this role, and helps clarify concepts such as scope of work and when USPAP applies. The special responsibilities of the appraiser with regard to impartiality are explored in detail.

and/or

*** AG FORUM IS NOW CLOSED TO REGISTRATIONS ***

22nd Annual Spring Ag Forum
Emphasis on Border Trade: Opportunity and Challenge

Friday, February 23rd, 2018
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Location: Desert Willow Conference Center
4340 E Cotton Center Boulevard
Phoenix, AZ 85040

$135 Cost (members or non-members)
Cost includes breakfast, lunch and snack

Featured Speakers Include:

Greg Vogel - Land Advisors Organization
Mark Manfredo - WP Carey School of Agribusiness
Sapna Grupta - ASU Morrison Institute
Tony Tew - Foothill Packing
Jay Whetton - Arizona Cattle Grower's Association

Registrations must be made by February 19, 2018

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT

Mark Keller | mark.keller@srpnet.com | (602) 236-8164
or
Barry Weissenborn | barry@weissenbornappraisal.com | (520) 792-8200

*** FORUM & USPAP ARE NOW CLOSED TO REGISTRATIONS ***

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE INSTANTLY

*** OR ***

Please make check payable & mail to:
The AZ Chapter of ASFMRA

AZ Chapter of the ASFMRA

c/o Bill Moody

224 S. Madison Avenue

Yuma, Arizona 85364

A downloadable forum program is available here - includes program and detailed speaker bios. Printed copies will also be available at the forum.

* THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS *

Prudential Ag. Investments Mr. Frank Oberti, Principal Fresno Office William Lewis (559) 437-3261 Frank Oberti (559) 437-3262	William J. Moody Robert Moody Appraisers Yuma, Arizona (928) 782-3141 - Office (928) 782-4232 - Fax	Farm Credit Services SW Tempe - (800) 822-3276 Safford - (800) 285-9810 Imperial - (760) 355-0291 Yuma - (800) 440-9662 www.fcssw.com	BMO Harris Bank Jim Henika, Director (602) 650-3814 Agribusiness and Food Banking One East Camelback Road Phoenix, AZ 85012 Phone: (602) 650-3814 Fax: (602) 241-6553 www.mibank.com

Southwestern Ag. Services Steve Pendleton Mack McKeon Brett Pfantz (602) 228-9676 www.swaservices.com	Headquarters West Phoenix, Tucson, Sonoita, Cottonwood & St. Johns Appraisals, Brokerage, Consulting, Property Management headquarterswest.com	Finley Appraisal Services Doug Littau, Ag Appraiser Mark Finley, ARA, RPRA Sean Chaffey, Residential (520) 384-0780 Appraisals – Appraisal Reviews finleyappraisalservices.com

Rabo AgriFinance Trish Grant – (480) 497-3073 Mr. Kenneth Van de Graaff – (480) 497-3063 1910 S. Stapley Drive Mesa, AZ 85204 Agricultural Financing www.raboag.com	Southwest Land Assoc. Luke Schlosser PO BOX 5700 Goodyear, AZ 85338 623-882-8880 southwestlandassociates.com	Salmon, Lewis & Weldon Mark McGinnis 2850 E Camelback Rd, #200 Phoenix, AZ 85016 (602) 801-9060 www.slwplc.com	Charles J. Havranek (623) 877-5180 Ag Appraisals, Management, Brokerage & Consulting 7314 N. 85th Avenue Glendale, AZ 85305-6973 ch@chazhavranek.com southwestlandassociates.com

CBRE Michael R. Rowland, MAI, FRICS Senior Managing Director 2415 E. Camelback Road Phoenix, AZ 85016 T: (602) 735-5508 F: (602) 735-5613 C: (602) 430-7768 www.cbre.com	GREAT WESTERN AGRIBUSINESS Agrifinance expertise from a deep understanding of your unique needs Denny Pagel - (480) 732-7495 Matt Pagel - (480) 269-8254 Rick Theune - (480) 732-0689 Matt Arnold - (480) 422-2961 Ross Fugleberg - (480) 422-2943 Lyle Frederickson - (480) 510-1045 1721 N Arizone Ave, Ste #1 - Chandler, AZ www.gwagribusiness.com	Wells Fargo Matt Eyrich - (602) 378-6669 Keri Armstrong- (480) 644-8346 Cyndi Franke-Hudson Carrie Morales Brinton Colburn Larry Young www.wellsfargo.com	Jack Doughty Erin Swayzee Garrett Doughty Three Rivers Ag Investments 4960 S. Gilbert Road, #1-606 Chandler, AZ 85249 Phone: (480) 802-2305 Fax: (480) 814-1182 Cell: (602) 228-0563 www.threeriversag.com

GANADO GROUP (602) 248-9232 Real Estate Sales, Mortgage Brokerage, Appraisals, Property Management Tom A. Rolston, Dave Clark, Jack Conovaloff, Scott Halver, Carter Benton www.ganadogroup.com	Shawn T. Wood, ARA Michael McLaughlin Stephanie Miles (623) 386-7597 Agricultural Real Estate, Brokerage, Appraisals, Management & Consulting	Weissenborn Appraisal Beverly Weissenborn Barry Weissenborn 326 S. Convent Avenue Tucson, AZ 85710 (520) 792-8200 info@weissenbornappraisal.com

Sponsorship opportunities are still available for the Ag Forum:

$500 - Includes 3 seats at the forum and recognition for your firm as an sponsor
$850 - Includes an entire table with 6 seats and recognition for your firm

Your company's personalized ad will be displayed during breaks,
breakfast and lunch and be posted on our website.

For questions regarding sponsorhip,
please call Tom Schorr, ARA - (602) 431-4131

A few photos from the 2017 forum - thanks to Norm Edwards for these

22nd Annual Ag Forum Agenda Emphasis on Border Trade: Opportunity and Challenge Friday, February 23rd, 2018 Registration & Continental Breakfast - 8:30-9:00 Morning Session - 9:00-12:00 Pertinent Issues Facing Rural Real Estate & Agriculture
Land Advisors Organization	Greg Vogel - Founder and CEO Demographic Trends and Their Impact on Real Estate Markets	9:00 - 9:40
WP Carey Morrisson School of Agribusiness	Mark Manfredo Associate Dean General economic trends and their relevance to ag markets	9:40 - 10:20
Morning Break - 10:20 - 10:30
ASU Morrison Institute	Sapna Grupta Senior Policy Analyst Overview of the Importance of Border Trade to the Economy	10:30 - 11:15
Foothills Packing	Tony Tew President Border-related Opportunities and Challenges for the Farm Industry	11:15 - 12:00
Catered Lunch Break - 12:00 - 1:00 Afternoon Session - 1:00 - 4:30
Arizona Cattle Grower’s Association	Jay Whetton President Border-related Opportunities and Challenges for the Ranch Industry	1:00 - 1:50
Break - 1:50 - 2:00 Agricultural Market Trends Presented by ASFMRA Members Farm Land & Ag Lease Panel - 2:00 to 3:10 pm Maricopa County, Western Arizona Shawn Wood, ARA – Arid State Land & Ag Associates, LLC Pinal County Market Trends Steve Pendleton – Southwestern Ag Services Southeast Arizona Market Trends Doug Littau – Finley Appraisal Services Imperial County, CA Market Trends Todd Menvielle – Farm Credit Services Southwest Yuma County Market Trends Bill Moody – Robert J. Moody Appraisers Afternoon Break - 3:10 - 3:20 Farm Land & Ag Lease Panel - 3:20 to 4:30 pm Commodities Larry Kreger – Farm Credit Services Southwest Ranches Tom Rolston, ARA – Ganado Group Dairies Tom Van Hofwegen, ARA – Farm Credit Services Southwest Nut Crops Tom Schorr, ARA – Farm Credit Services Southwest Citrus Scott Halver, MAI, ARA – Ganado Group 4:30 PM Forum Adjourned

Recommended Hotels in the Scottsdale/Tempe area

Hotel	Address	Phone	Website
Homewood Suites by Hilton	4750 E. Cotton Center Blvd. Phoenix	602-470-2100	www.hilton.com
Legacy Golf Resort	6808 S. 32nd St. Phoenix	602-431-2386	www.shellhospitality.com
Courtyard by Marriott	2621 S. 47th St. Phoenix	480-629-1791	www.marriott.com
Sheraton Phoenix Airport	1600 S. 52nd St. Tempe	480-293-9080	www.sheraton.com
Comfort Suites Airport	1625 S. 52nd.St. Tempe	480-446-9500	www.comforsuites.com
Quality Inn Airport	1550 S. 52nd.St Tempe	480-967-3000	www.qualityinn.com
Fiesta Resort Conference Center	2100 S. Priest Drive Tempe	480-967-1441	www.fiestainnresort.com