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CCA-Local Board. Presentation for: (school image w/ date and class) . Certified Crop Advisers (CCA) . Presenter Background: Background/up-bringing Past positions Current position w/ detail How long w/ the program. Certified Crop Advisers (CCA) . Topic Heading: Current Relevant
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CCA-Local Board Presentation for: (school image w/ date and class)
Certified Crop Advisers (CCA) Presenter Background: Background/up-bringing Past positions Current position w/ detail How long w/ the program
Certified Crop Advisers (CCA) Topic Heading: Current Relevant Engaging • Change Picture According to Topic
Certified Crop Advisers (CCA) Topic Heading: Current Relevant Engaging • Change Picture According to Topic
Certified Crop Advisers (CCA) Topic Heading: Current Relevant Engaging • Change Picture According to Topic
Certified Crop Advisers (CCA) • Non-partisan • Based on Ethics • Professional Accreditation • Recommendation/Referral driven History: • 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
Certified Crop Advisers (CCA) Today: • 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)
Certified Crop Advisers (CCA) Tomorrow: • 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
Certified Crop Advisers (CCA) Possible Career Paths Who should be certified? • 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
CCA-Candidate Status 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
CCA-Candidate Status Benefits: • Enhanced Marketability to employers • Increased Income Potential • Creates opportunity for advancement • Raised Reputation in the Community
CCA-Candidate Status Testimonials “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
Certified Crop Advisers (CCA) THANK YOU! Become a Certified Crop Adviser Candidate! http://www.certifiedcropadviser.org board@boardcontact.com Board-Phone-Number