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Certified Crop Advisers Certified Crop Advisers (CCA) (CCA)

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Certified Crop Advisers Certified Crop Advisers (CCA) (CCA)

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Topic Heading:•Current•Relevant•Engaging

Certified Crop Advisers Certified Crop Advisers (CCA) (CCA)

• Change Picture According to Topic

Topic Heading:•Current•Relevant•Engaging

Certified Crop Advisers Certified Crop Advisers (CCA) (CCA)

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History:

Certified Crop Advisers Certified Crop Advisers (CCA) (CCA)

• 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

Today:

Certified Crop Advisers Certified Crop Advisers (CCA) (CCA)

• Largest voluntary, agriculturally-oriented certification program in North America!

• 13,000+ participants• Students• Agronomy• Practitioners• Employers

• Producers• Farmer Demand• Consumer Demand• Government Mandates

(positioned to implement)

Tomorrow:

Certified Crop Advisers Certified Crop Advisers (CCA) (CCA)

• 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

Who should be certified?

Certified Crop Advisers Certified Crop Advisers (CCA) (CCA)

• 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

Possible Career Paths

Certification Requirements: •Pass 2 exams (Local and International)•Apply for CCA-Candidate Status: Code of Ethics & Credential Application •Work towards gaining experience (documented grower references)

• 2 years with BS Degree• 3 years with Associates Degree

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Benefits:

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• Enhanced Marketability to employers

• Increased Income Potential• Creates opportunity for

advancement• Raised Reputation in the

Community

“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

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http://www.certifiedcropadviser.org board@boardcontact.com

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THANK YOU!Become a Certified Crop Adviser

Candidate!