What are the minimum requirements needed to apply for a CSAA Candidate for membership?
21 years of age or older
Extensive background in the agricultural industry
Bachelor's Degree or higher OR 30 semester credit hours from an accredited college or university (minimum of 10 courses or two full semesters)
Valid driver's licence
No criminal history
Candidate must submit a current Certified Criminal Record Check with their application which can be obtained from their local police or RCMP detachment
Candidates are required to obtain Errors & Omission insurance with a minimum of $1,000,000 liability coverage and provide proof of insurance to CSAA annually

I applied for a CSAA Candidate for membership and was accepted. What do I have to do I become a CSAA Member?
Complete a 15-hour United Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) course within three months of Candidate for membership approval
Complete the CSAA Introductory Course in Agricultural Appraisals within three months of Candidate for membership approval

I am currently a CSAA Member. What do I have to do I become a CSAA Accredited Member?
CSAA Members have three years to advance to the Accredited Member level. If this is not acheived within a three year period, the member will revert back to the Candidate designation.
Hold a yearly membership and be in good standing with the CSAA
Complete the CSAA Advanced Course in Agricultural Appraisals
Complete a minimum of 700 hours of agricultural appraisal experience
Submit an insurance appraisal report for review
*It is important to note that CSAA Members must adhere to CSAA's continuing education requirements; complete 70 hours of continuing education every 5 years, which must include a 7-hour USPAP updating course every two years and at least 20 hours of coursework related to valuation theory. These guidelines satisfy the requirements of the Appraiser Qualifications Board's personal property appraiser minimum qualification criteria as set out by The Appraisal Foundation.

I am currently a CSAA Accredited Member. What do I have to do I become a CSAA Senior Member?
Hold a yearly membership and be in good standing with the CSAA
Perform a minimum of 1,800 hours of agricultural appraisal practice
Submit a broad evidence appraisal report for review
*It is important to note that CSAA Members must adhere to CSAA's continuing education requirements; complete 70 hours of continuing education every 5 years, which must include a 7-hour USPAP updating course every two years and at least 20 hours of coursework related to valuation theory. These guidelines satisfy the requirements of the Appraiser Qualifications Board's personal property appraiser minimum qualification criteria as set out by The Appraisal Foundation.

How long does it take to become a CSAA Senior Member?
CSAA Members can expect to take five years or more to earn Senior Member status. The length of time will be dependent on the number of hours spent working on appraisals each year.

What costs are involved to become a CSAA Member?
Please check out our current Fee Schedule for more information.

Can a Canadian Society of Agricultural Appraiser appraise property such as farm land and equine facilities?
No. CSAA appraiser certification involves personal property only. If you are in need of an appraisal for agricultural land or an agricultural facility, it is important to hire a certified real property appraiser, also known as a real property appraiser, who is licensed to appraise agricultural land and/or commercial agricultural properties. Real estate appraisers are required to be licensed directly with either the Appraisal Institute of Canada, Canadian National Association of Real Estate Appraiser, or in the case of the United States, licensed with their State real estate organization.

If you have a question that is not listed here, please feel free to contact us by sending an email with your question to info@agriculturalappraisers.org.