Hertz Farm Management’s Ryan Kay Named Farm Manager Of The Year 2023

Hertz Farm Management’s Ryan Kay Named Farm Manager of the Year 2023

Ryan Kay(Mt. Vernon, IA) – Hertz Farm Management is proud to announce that Farm Manager, Ryan Kay, AFM, received the Professional Farm Manager of the Year Award from the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers (ASFMRA).

The Professional Farm Manager of the Year Award, sponsored by Syngenta, recognizes an AFM accredited member or team who has made a significant impact on the farm management profession. Kay The award was presented during the 2023 ASFMRA Annual Conference on November 15, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Kay joined Hertz Farm Management in January 2013 in the Mt. Vernon, IA office. A member of the ASFMRA and the REALTORS Land Institute, Kay has served in leadership positions on many state committees. He has experience in adding value to land by making capital improvements, adding specialty contracts, conservation and agronomy practices.

“Ryan has demonstrated exceptional leadership over the years and continues to serve his farm management clients with integrity and care. We extend our congratulations to Ryan on this incredible achievement.” – Randy Hertz, CEO of Hertz Farm Management, Inc.

The American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers (ASFMRA) is the largest professional society for rural property land experts, boasting over 2200 members in 30 chapters throughout the United States. The ASFMRA represents The Most Trusted Rural Property Professionals and is the premier organization for individuals who provide management, consultation, and valuation services, as well as real estate services on rural and agricultural assets.

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 Midwest, Hertz manages over 2,929 farms consisting of more than 639,000 acres. For more information, visit www.hertz.ag.