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Ohio Certified Crop Adviser Pre-Exam Training Seminar

The Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) Exam Training program, sponsored and delivered by the OSU Agronomic Crops Team, will be offered at the Shelby County Ag Building, 810-820 Fair Rd, Sidney, Ohio 45365 on January 8th and 9th beginning at 9:00 a.m. on the 8th and adjourn by 5:00 p.m. on the 9th. This is an intensive two-day workshop somewhat directed toward the local exam – to be used as a reminder on what best to study in preparation for the CCA exams. Exams will be given in 2020 on February 7th and August 7th. Register for the exams at least six weeks before the exam date: https://www.certifiedcropadviser.org/exams. The exams are not given during the preparation class.

The price for the exam preparation class is $250.

Secure on-line registration via credit card, debit card or check is available: https://associationdatabase.com/aws/OABA/input_form/display_form_01_show?form_no=74&host=retain.

Course contact:

Harold Watters, CPAg, CCA
Ohio State University Extension
1100 S. Detroit St
Bellefontaine, OH 43311
Phone 937 604-2415 cell. Or by email: watters.35@osu.edu.

We recommend for study and will provide at the program the following publications in addition to the lectures:

  • Ohio Agronomy Guide
  • Ohio, Indiana & Illinois Weed Control Guide
  • The Ohio Corn, Soybean, Wheat and Forages Field Guide
  • Tri-State Fertilizer Recommendations and recent updates
  • Modern Corn & Soybean Production
  • Many handouts, and access to all digital content

Additional information about CCA certification:

The Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) and Certified Professional Agronomist (CPAg) programs of the American Society of Agronomy are the benchmarks of professionalism.  The CCA certification was established in 1992 to provide a benchmark for practicing agronomy professionals in the United States and Canada.

Certification is the standard by which professionals are judged. The purpose of a certification program is to protect the public and the profession. It is a voluntary professional enhancement to a person's career credentials. Farmers and employers prefer to work with Certified Crop Advisers (CCA) because CCAs have demonstrated they have the commitment, education, expertise, and experience to make a difference in a client's business.

Steps to Certification:

  • Pass two exams – local and international. Registration information can be found at: https://www.certifiedcropadviser.org/exams
  • Document education and experience.
  • Sign and agree to uphold CCA code of ethics.

Once certified: 

  • Earn 40 hours of continuing education every two years and pay an annual renewal fee (fees are subject to change).

Next CCA Exam Date:  February 7, 2020 -- Registration period October 7 - December 13, 2019

  • Specialty Certifications are also available to add to your CCA qualifications:
  • 4R Nutrient Management Specialty (4R NMS) Certification
  • Precision Agriculture Specialty (PASp) Certification
  • Resistance Management Specialty (RMS) Certification
  • Sustainability Specialty (SSp) Certification

Crop Observation and Recommendation Network

C.O.R.N. Newsletter is a summary of crop observations, related information, and appropriate recommendations for Ohio crop producers and industry. C.O.R.N. Newsletter is produced by the Ohio State University Extension Agronomy Team, state specialists at The Ohio State University and the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC). C.O.R.N. Newsletter questions are directed to Extension and OARDC state specialists and associates at Ohio State.

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