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Certified Crop Advisers (CCA)
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Certified Crop Advisers (CCA)
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Certified Crop Advisers (CCA)
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History:
• 20th Anniversary of the CCA Program
• Established in 1992 by American
Society of Agronomy (ASA)
• Testing began in 1993
• American Society of Agronomy
• Benchmark for Agronomy
Professionals
Non-partisan
Based on Ethics
Professional Accreditation
Recommendation/Referral driven
Certified Crop Advisers (CCA)
Today:
• Largest voluntary, agriculturallyoriented certification program in
North America!
• 13,000+ participants
• Students
• Agronomy
• Practitioners
• Employers
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Producers
Farmer Demand
Consumer Demand
Government Mandates
(positioned to implement)
Certified Crop Advisers (CCA)
Tomorrow:
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Grow CCA Numbers
North American Reinforcement
International Outreach (Canada, Mexico & India)
Argentina planning
Huge student growth initiative
Employer preference for certification adds value to the
credential
Certified Crop Advisers (CCA)
Possible Career Paths
Who should be certified?
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Field Agronomists
Agricultural Sales (chem/fert/seed)
Consultants and Farm Managers
Natural Resource conservation
personnel
• Educators and Extension
• Govt./Academic scientists and
researchers
• Technical Support Personnel
CCA-Candidate Status
Certification Requirements:
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Pass 2 exams (Local and International)
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Apply for CCA-Candidate Status: Code of Ethics & Credential
Application
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Work towards gaining experience (documented grower references)
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2 years with BS Degree
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3 years with Associates Degree
CCA-Candidate Status
Benefits:
• Enhanced Marketability to
employers
• Increased Income Potential
• Creates opportunity for
advancement
• Raised Reputation in the
Community
CCA-Candidate Status
Testimonials
“I tell those considering the merits of the CCA program that it enhances their image of
professionalism in that it indicates they have taken the extra effort to excel above the norm…”
“The CCA designation definitely catches the eye of my client companies and gives the potential
candidate a competitive advantage for opportunities…”
“When individuals are able to put the CCA designation on their business cards…it elevates their
standing with their producers, peers and the industry.”
-- Prominent Ag
Recruiter, Don Van Lyssel
Certified Crop Advisers (CCA)
THANK YOU!
Become a Certified Crop Adviser Candidate!
http://www.certifiedcropadviser.org
[email protected]
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