Your Farm. Your Life. Your Adviser.
Certified Crop Adviser
Steps and Qualifications for CCA certification: The Certified
Crop Adviser (CCA) Program is established as a benchmark for
agronomy professionals and is the largest, voluntary certification
program in the agricultural industry. It provides base-level
standards for agronomic knowledge through a national and regional
testing process and raises those standards through continuing
education.
— pass two comprehensive exams covering nutrient management,
soil and water management, integrated pest management, and crop
management
— have at least 2 years of work experience with a bachelors,
masters, or PhD in agronomy or similar field; 3 years of experience
with an associate degree, or 4 years of experience with an
unrelated degree or no degree
— must sign and adhere to the CCA Code of Ethics: CCAs always
focus on grower profitability while optimizing and protecting
natural resources
— earn 40 hours of continuing education every 2 years. CCAs have
the latest information on new technology and industry
developments.
— please see more details on www.certifiedcropadviser.org
Have Questions?Visit www.certifiedcropadviser.org or call
608-273-8085
American Society of Agronomy | 5585 Guilford Rd | Madison, WI
53711-5801
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CCA is a certification program of the American Society of
Agronomy (ASA). ASA established the certification programs 25+
years ago to provide a benchmark for practicing agronomy
professionals.
About the Program
25+ Years of Defining the ProfessionCCA
COMMITMENT • EDUCATION • EXPERTISE • EXPERIENCE
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Your Farm. Your Life. Your Adviser.
The CCA AdvantageOperating a farm takes more than guesswork. It
takes sound advice that only a Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) can
provide. Your farm is much more than a business—it’s your way of
life. When it comes to putting your best interest first, a CCA’s
professional commitment and knowledge are the perfect
beginning.
Working with a CCA means having an unbiased expert on your
side—someone who can understand your needs, your problems, and can
come up with the right solution for your business.
CCAs are required to have years of experience working in
specific geographical areas—meaning your CCA understands what
challenges you face every day.
Find a CCA Near YouWith more than 13,500 CCAs across the Unites
States and Canada, there is a CCA near you. Visit
certifiedcropadviser.org/growers and click on “Find a CCA or CPAg
Near You” at the top of the page. You may search by name, location,
company, or area of expertise.
Do it today and start reaping the benefits tomorrow!
Total Certified CCAs 13 577 CPAgs 442
CCA Candidates 137CCA 79
CCA Retired 254CPAg Retired 24
NorthwestRegion
Rocky MountainRegion
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Prairie Province RegionAtlantic Province
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NortheastRegion
Ontario ProvinceRegion
SoutheastRegion
WesternRegion
Mexico
CCA 201CPAg 11
CCA 1292CPAg 51
CCA 3CPAg 2
CCA 146CPAg 5
CCA 178CPAg 19
CCA 215CPAg 4
CCA 1200CPAg 38
CCA 757
CPAg 31
CCA 1228CPAg 34
CCA 368CPAg 11
CCA 214CPAg 5
CCA 65CPAg 4
CCA 317CPAg 7
CCA 247CPAg 17
CCA 617CPAg 25
CCA 111CPAg 1
CCA 299CPAg 8
CCA 371CPAg 19
CCA 9
CCA 163CPAg 11
CCA 332CPAg 5
CCA 499CPAg 21
CCA 559CPAg 20
CCA 87CPAg 3
CCA 651CPAg 1
CCA 142CPAg 9
CCA 1090
CCA 91CPAg 5
CCA 83CPAg 3
CCA 299CPAg 5
CCA 149CPAg 7
CCA 263CPAg 14
CCA 657CPAg 36 CCA 349
CPAg 11
CCA 52
4R NMS 339SSp 111RMS 98MM 18
CCA Program Participants
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