The agricultural market, which includes livestock, farm equipment and equines is a key industry in Canada. Unbiased and dependable valuations are critical to the decision-making processes of individuals, businesses, and governments when conducting agricultural property transactions. The Canadian Society of Agricultural Appraisers members are agricultural appraisal professionals who play a direct and vital role in the agricultural sector. That role is to determine, report upon, and attest to the real value of personal property and/or animals. Their valuation is the foundation upon which informed decisions about agricultural personal property are made.

CSAA Appraisers are often asked to perform appraisals for:

• Buying or selling agricultural personal property such as farm equipment or livestock
• Financing or refinancing
• Making investment decisions
• Making a claim for insurance purposes
• Donations
• Valuing agriculturalpersonal property such as farm equipment or livestock for matrimonial purposes, arbitration or other litigious matters
• Business mergers, acquisitions or dissolutions
• Arbitration and negotiation
• Expert testimony and litigation support

The CSAA strictly adheres to these Appraisal Foundation standards and are requirements for all CSAA Accredited and Senior members.