Hertz Appraiser Melissa Halpin Earns Highest Professional Status

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 8, 2024 (Kankakee, IL) – Hertz Farm Management is proud to announce Melissa Halpin, ARA, Hertz Appraisal Services, Kankakee, IL, has been awarded the Accredited Rural Appraiser (ARA) designation from the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers® (ASFMRA®).

Halpin earned the ARA designation by meeting stringent requirements in experience and education, in addition to passing rigorous written examination and abiding by the American Society's Code of Ethics. Halpin joins a select 43 percent of the ASFMRA membership who have received the Accredited status and currently maintain it through the ASFMRA continuing education program.

“We are proud of Melissa’s hard work and professionalism. Her dedication to excellence and earning her ARA will help her continue to serve landowners to the best of her ability. We are grateful to have Melissa on our team.” – Chad Hertz, CEO of Hertz Farm Management, Inc.

Accredited Rural Appraisers understand the changing face of the appraisal industry and can ensure that an appraisal complies with regulations and requirements. Rural Appraisers work on a wide range of property types found in rural areas and are capable of navigating the complexities involved in rural property valuation. In addition, an Accredited Rural Appraiser possesses specialized expertise beyond state certification and licensing requirements, and are connected to a national network of professional resources and information.

The American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers® (ASFMRA®) is the largest professional society for rural property land experts, boasting over 2100 members in 31 chapters throughout the United States. ASFMRA truly represents The Most Trusted Rural Property Professionals and is the organization for individuals who provide management, consultation, and valuation services, as well as real estate services on rural and agricultural assets. The land experts who hold membership in ASFMRA work under a professional code of ethics, which includes continuing education requirements. You can rest assured that if you’re working with someone who is an accredited member of the Society, you are working with a competent land expert and agricultural professional who can assist you with all of your property, land and asset needs.

Founded in 1946, Hertz Farm Management is the premier farmland asset management company in the Midwest. It specializes in professional farm management, farm real estate sales, farmland auctions (live and online), land acquisitions, and farm appraisals. With 14 offices throughout the U.S., Hertz manages over 3,000 farms consisting of close to 660,000 acres. For more information, visit www.hertz.ag.