Welcome to AgroNomics Vision 2013 Board of Directors Meeting Tuesday, October 30

Jeffrey L. Berg, ARA Opening Remarks

I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands: one Nation under God, indivisible, With Liberty and Justice for all.

Recognition of Retiring Committee Chairs Chris L. Greenwalt, ARA, RPRA – Appraisal Education/Accrediting Committee Leonard Meador, AAC – Management/Consulting Education/Accrediting Committee Larry Hill, AFM – Sponsorship Committee

ASFMRA President Jeffrey L. Berg, ARA

I spent a lot of time thinking about the future of ASFMRA

US Population Matures 24 Million Generation X 50 Million Baby Boomers 77 Million Generation Y 76Million Born before

Y Gen offers ASFMRA the best opportunity

Membership is getting younger!

34% under 10 years of membership up from 27% in 2010

What is ASFMRA doing? SEW Student Program Students from all over USA – They were Wowed! Conducting Focus Groups Committee Participation Polling members YPN Started

Great Progress Opportunity Ahead!

Retiring Council Members Kirk D. Weih, AFM Immediate Past President Gary Schnitkey, Ph.D. Academic Vice President Barbara Lechtenberg, ARA District 5 Vice President

Passing of the Gavel Jeffrey L. Berg, ARA Paul J. Joerger, AFM

Executive Council Paul J. Joerger, AFMPresident S. James Rickert, AFM, ARAPresident-Elect Fred L. Hepler, AFM, AACFirst Vice President Jeffrey L. Berg, ARAImmediate Past President LeeAnn E. Moss, Ph.D., ARAAcademic Vice President David W. GaNun, ARADistrict I Vice President Paul E. Moore, ARA, RPRADistrict II Vice President John K. Mandeville, AFMDistrict III Vice President Timothy E. Fevold, AFMDistrict IV Vice President Edward E. Lumpee, ARADistrict V Vice President James R. Dunlap, ARADistrict VI Vice President Thomas G. Schorr, ARADistrict VII Vice President

President’s Comments President Paul J. Joerger, AFM

ASFMRA Membership Meeting Call to Order Approval of Minutes Comments from the Floor Adjourn

Board of Directors Meeting

Agenda Call to order Roll Call Introduction of Allied Guests Approval of Minutes Financial Presentation Proposed Budget President’s Report EVP Report Bylaws / Policy Changes

Allied Guest President-Elect, James Todd National Alliance of Independent Crop Consultants (NAICC)

Board of Directors Meeting Notice of Parliamentarian Approval of Minutes

Board of Directors Meeting Financials

Revenues

Expenses

Proposed Budget Membership Education Text/Pub Total Education Annual Meeting Summer Education Meeting Student Program Accreditation Communications Investment Ed Foundation Grant Investment / Miscellaneous Membership Directory Other Non-Dues Revenue Total Revenue $1,080,000 $ 477,141 $ 486,341 $ 230,475 $ 62,000 $ 7,000 $ 17,150 $ 11,800 $ 5,000 $ 25,000 $ 2,000 $ 6,000 $ 30,000 $1,963,507

Proposed Budget Curriculum Development /Maintenance Education Textbook Education Department Education Course Total Education Expenses Summer Education Meeting Student Program Annual Meeting Accreditation Communications Membership Services Chapter Expenses Governance Administration Total Expenses Net Revenue Before Depreciation Gain / Loss on Securities Net Revenue After Depreciation $ 0 $ 5,000 $ 59,500 $ 288,199 $ 352,699 $ 42,000 $ 7,000 $ 149,970 $ 13,000 $ 17,900 $ 162,180 $ 13,000 $ 115,100 $1,061,000 $1,933,849 $ 29,658 $ 4,658

President's Address President Paul J. Joerger, AFM

How are we going to grow? Look at Survey Results Defining Member Value Defining Education Value Make any Adjustments Take it to the Marketplace

Moving to company paid dues 57% of Dues are paid by CompanyMoved 5% last year

Value Stays Strong

New Members want Practical Education

Member & Education Value Business Development Opportunities Specialized Training Partnership Opportunities The Knowledge Center for Ag Valuation and Management Focused information Local and National Events

EVP Report

2012 Another Great Year  Launched a new RPRA webpage  Build all new education webpages  Began use of PI for staff and Council usage  Completed hardware/software analysis  Improved SEO for our website  Continue to survey membership

70% of members have smartphone

Nearly 20% are now using tablets

Education – consistent high marks Quality of Instructors Class Content Course Design Price and Value Availability 91% say Education is Good Value

Continued improvement

Lots willing to serve

ASFMRA Staff – Loyal

Bylaws and Policy Changes Winnie A. Stortzum, ARA

Board of Directors Meeting Adjournment

Indiana Chapter Welcome Dinner Sponsored By: The Indiana Chapter & Dow AgroSciences, Farm Credit & Halderman Farm Management 6:30 PM–10:30 PM