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Certified Crop Adviser Exam Preparation Class

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Individuals looking to become a Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) should consider attending the Ohio CCA Pre-Exam Preparation Class offered by Ohio State University Extension. The session will be January 7-8, 2025, at the Shelby County Ag Building, 810-820 Fair Rd, Sidney, Ohio 45365.

This in-depth class will better prepare participants for the Tri-State CCA exam with a review of the four Performance Objective Competency Areas. These include nutrient management, soil and water management, integrated pest management, and crop management. Even if you are not considering the CCA program, this class is a great basic agronomy course that any farmer, ag retailer, or anyone working with field crops will find valuable. A detailed agenda for each day’s topics is below. 

The cost for this two-day class is $250/person which includes the publications listed below, lunch both days, and other program materials. Don’t wait to register as class size is limited to 25. The deadline to register for this course is December 31, 2024. You can register at: https://bit.ly/OSU-CCAEXAMPREP-2025

Publications included with registration:

  • Ohio Agronomy Guide
  • Ohio, Indiana & Illinois Weed Control Guide
  • The Ohio Corn, Soybean, Wheat and Forages Field Guide
  • 2020 Tri-State Fertilizer Recommendations

The Local and International Exams are proctored online tests. You must pass both exams to obtain Certified Crop Adviser status. Tests are offered four times a year with registration opening January 2, 2025 for the next exam. You can learn more about the exam dates and sign up for reminders at https://www.certifiedcropadviser.org/exams.

For more information about the CCA program, visit  https://www.certifiedcropadviser.org/about-program.

Course contact:

Lee Beers, CCA

Ohio State University Extension

Beers.66@osu.edu

330-638-6783

Tuesday, January 7

Registration and Welcome - 8:30A.M. – 9:00A.M.

Soil & Water Management - 9:00A.M. – 12:00P.M.

  • Soil Properties
  • Soil Water
  • Surface and Ground Water
  • Soil & Wind Erosion

Provided Lunch – 12:00P.M. – 12:45P.M.

Nutrient Management – 12:45P.M. – 3:45P.M.

  • Soil pH and Liming
  • Primary Nutrients
  • Secondary Nutrients
  • Micronutrients
  • CEC 

Day 1 Wrap Up and Q&A - 3:45P.M. – 4:00P.M.

 

Wednesday, January 8

*Optional* CCA Program Overview - 8:30A.M. – 9:00A.M.

Integrated Pest Management - 9:00A.M. – 12:00P.M.

  • Weeds
  • Insects
  • Diseases
  • Fertilizer & Pesticide Math

Provided Lunch – 12:00P.M. – 12:45P.M.

Crop Management – 12:45P.M. – 3:45P.M.

  • Crop Production
  • Photosynthesis
  • Crop Physiology
  • Variety Selection

Day 2 Wrap Up and Q&A 3:45P.M. – 4:00P.M.

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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