1. 1 ASFMRA Texas Chapter Merrill Swanson, ARA ASFMRA President Elect

2. Introductions Merrill Swanson, ARA ASFMRA President Elect Valbridge Property Advisors San Antonio, TX Edward E. Lumpee, ARA District V Vice President NeWEST Real Estate & Agriculture Pueblo West, CO

3. 3 Thank you for your great support ASFMRA successes Where we are headed…

4. Membership Texas September 2014 98 Members Texas September 2014 98 Members ASFMRA September, 2014: 2,064 September, 2013: 2,016 ASFMRA September, 2014: 2,064 September, 2013: 2,016 Texas September 2013 100 Members Texas September 2013 100 Members

5. Membership We are getting younger… 17.8% of membership under the age of 40 in 2013 Only 12.8% of membership under the age of 40 in 2010 YOUNG PROFESSIONALS NETWORK Eric Wilkinson, AFM – Chair Many chapters hosting special YPN events at meetings University outreach Working with companies on internship list for student members

6. Accreditations Large accreditation class this year ARA – 14 RPRA – 4 AFM – 16 AAC – 0

7. Thank you! 7 Education Foundation Support This helps us create new education and keep our existing education up-to-date 2012Donated to AuctionBuyers at Auction Texas Chapter Individuals & companies$3,000$5,200 Total:$3,000$5,200 2013Donated to AuctionBuyers at Auction Texas Chapter Individuals & companies$3,120$1,123 Total:$3,120$1,123

8. Our Members Tell Us… 2014 Annual Survey “Through ASFMRA I have made lasting relationships with my colleagues in the profession” 90% Agree or Strongly Agree “I always walk away from ASFMRA education with new information that makes a difference in my business. 87% Agree or Strongly Agree

9. Our Members Tell Us 2014 Annual Survey “Through ASFMRA I have established lasting friendships” 89% Agree or Strongly Agree “Education sessions make difference in my business.” 86% Agree or Strongly Agree “I am better at what I do because of my membership” 85% Agree or Strongly Agree “ASFMRA educational sessions are applicable.” 81% Agree or Strongly Agree

10. 2013 Annual Meeting 2013 Annual Meeting in Reno, Nevada Survey Results 94% Meeting was favorable or highly favorable 97.4% Staff Courtesy & Organization 93.9% Would recommend others to attend

11. Concentrating on Growth New database for better marketing New PR tools for members Brochures for membership, education and students Videos New PowerPoints New table top displays provided to Chapters

12. Positioning ASFMRA for the future… What’s coming 2015 New database system New ASFMRA National website coming! New appraisal education that premiered at Summer Education Week Key Issues of Grain Elevator Valuation Introduction to Commercial Greenhouse Appraisal Introduction to the Valuation of Permanent Plantings

13. Positioning ASFMRA for the future… What’s coming 2015 Completion of technology updates in Denver Education Review Process Growing Career Day program Increasing YPN activities Adding Young Professionals to committees Great meetings planned!

14. Great Meetings –AgroNomics, Vision for 2015 October 27 – November 1, 2014 Tucson, AZ Chapter Officers Workshop Accreditation Ceremony Education Foundation Auction Appraisal and Farm Management Core Education Rapid Fired Case Studies UAV Live Demonstrations And much, much more! Plan to Attend!

15. Great Meetings Summer Education Week (SEW) July 19-23, 2014 Omaha, Nebraska Leadership Institute September 14-18, 2015 Washington, D.C. Plan to Attend!

16. Questions? Thank You!