ASFMRA Names 2023 Professional Farm Manager of the Year
The American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers (ASFMRA) has named Ryan Kay, AFM, of Hertz Farm Management the recipient of the 2023 Professional Farm Manager of the Year Award.
This award, sponsored by Syngenta, recognizes an AFM accredited member or team who has made a significant impact on the farm management profession. It was presented to Kay during the 2023 ASFMRA Annual Conference on November 15, 2023 in Nashville, Tenn.
Kay has been with Hertz Farm Management since January 2013 in their Mt. Vernon, Iowa office and is a member of the ASFMRA, the Realtors Land Institute and 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," said Randy Hertz, CEO of Hertz Farm Management, Inc.