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General Concepts  \nCompetency Area 2. General Approach and Processes  \nProficiency Area 2: Data Collection, Tools, and Technology  \nCompetency Area 1. Spatial and Temporal Data  \nCompetency Area 2. Use of Tools and Sources of Information  \nProficiency Area 3: Data Analysis and Prescriptions  \nCompetency Area 1. Data Analysis to Develop Recommendations  \nProficiency Area 4: Communication, Evaluation and Adjustment  \nCompetency Area 1. Economics of Precision Ag, Evaluation of Site-Specific Management  \nand Return on Investment  \nCompetency Area 2. On-Farm Evaluation Basics (Trials and Field Surveys)  \nFront Cover Photo Credit: Precision Agriculture Basics, D.K. Shannon, D.E. Clay, & N.R. Kitchen eds., 2018.  \nForeword  \nThe International Certified Crop Adviser (ICCA) Program developed the Precision Agriculture ( PASp) Specialty Certification to meet the growing demand for qualified advisers with focused knowledge and skills in precision agriculture. The Precision Agriculture Specialty is an additional specialty certification that builds upon the basic components of the International CCA Certification, to demonstrate the Crop Adviser’s proficiency in working with the Precision Agriculture concepts/technology and building it into a holistic management model.  \nThis specialty, like others within the CCA program falls under the five major pillars of a CCA’s knowledge, which include Nutrient Management (4R Nutrient Management Specialty), Soil and Water Management , Integrated Pest Management (Resistance Management Specialty), Crop Management (Sustainability Specialty), and Professional Development. Not all CCAs work extensively on precision agriculture, but focus on other aspects of crop advising. The PASp Specialty allows those CCAs who advise on precision agriculture to become more visible and recognized for their integrated systems thinking and approach.  \nThe ASA and ICCA Program are based on agronomic principles and practice, including the latest discoveries and new approaches. We encourage comments and suggestions concerning possible modifications to this first edition of the Precision Agriculture Performance Objectives. Comments on this document should be sent via email to: [certification@sciencesocieties.org](certification@sciencesocieties.org).  \nThe ASA and ICCA Program would like to thank the many volunteers who contributed to the writing of this document, which were comprised of a broad-based group of professionals from industry, private consulting, government, and academia. This type of program would not be possible without their dedication to the precision agriculture discipline within the profession of agronomy and the ICCA program.  \nPrecision Agriculture Specialty  \nPerformance Objective Committee  \nOctober 2018  \nNotes on Exam Format and Conversions  \nThe Performance Objectives (POs) are the basis for the specialty exam , and thus relative to the CCA exam it will contain more in depth and complex questions. Potential examinees should look at the verbs associated with each PO to determine the type of information that may be asked about each topic area. For example, the verb “list” would be considered a much less complex idea than a verb such as“interpret”. The format of the exam will be multiple choice questions with only one correct answer. 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