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ASA established the certification programs 25+ years ago to provide a benchmark for practicing agronomy professionals.  \nAmerican Society of Agronomy | 5585 Guilford Rd | Madison, WI 53711-5801  \nBecome a  \nCertified Crop Adviser  \nCandidate  \n\n| |\n| --- |\n| |\n| CERTIFIED CROP ADVISER |\n\n25+ Years  \nof Defining the Profession  \nJump Start Your Career with a CCA Certification  \nBeing a CCA assures professional credibility and opens your career to a world of opportunities.  \nWhat is CCA Certification?  \nThe purpose of a certification program is to protect the public and the profession. The same is true of our certifications. They are voluntary, professional enhancements to your career. Once certified you are telling your clients, employer, and the public,“I am serious about what I do as a professional.” All successful certification programs have one common element and that is to serve and protect the public interest.  \nMany professions require a license to practice such as in medicine, engineering, and accounting. That license is basically a certification program offered by the state. Certification programs offered by the American Society of Agronomy (ASA) are voluntary, but offer similar benefits to the public, as state-sponsored licensing programs. Certification programs set higher standards for knowledge, skill, and conduct in any field.  \nThe CCA Candidate certification is perfect for those who want to jumpstart their career in agriculture, whether just out of high school or college. Pass the exams and work toward achieving the years of experience that are required for full CCA certification  \nWho Should Be Certified?  \nAny individual whose education, experience, and career path is associated with the practice of agronomy, including:  \n• Field agronomists or salespeople working in public, private, or commercial sectors  \n• Consultants and farm managers  \n• Natural resource conservation personnel  \n• Educators and extension specialists  \n• Government and academic scientists and agronomy researchers  \n• Technical support personnel  \nBenefits of being certified:  \nEnhanced marketability to employers Increased income potential  \nRaised reputation in community Creates opportunity for advancement  \n®  \n[certifiedcropadviser.org](certifiedcropadviser.org)","cbCaiatgrBquS6vk","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiatgrBquS6vk","pdf",3442109,"English","# Steps and Qualifications for CCA certification\n## What is CCA Certification?\n## Who Should Be Certified?\n## Benefits of being certified","[{\"question\":\"What exams are required for CCA Candidate certification?\",\"answer\":\"Candidates must pass two comprehensive exams covering nutrient management, soil and water management, integrated pest management, and crop management.\"},{\"question\":\"How much experience is needed to become a full CCA?\",\"answer\":\"Candidates must work toward documented crop advising experience, including 2 years with a bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD; 3 years with an associate degree; or 4 years with an unrelated degree or no degree.\"},{\"question\":\"What continuing education and ethics requirements apply?\",\"answer\":\"CCAs must sign and adhere to the CCA Code of Ethics, and after local board approval, earn 40 hours of continuing education every 2 years.\"}]","Become a Certified Crop Adviser Candidate - Steps and Qualifications | PDF",1790419256]