Why Certified Crop Advisers Provide Value to Ohio’s Agribusiness Industry

Note: Ohio CCA Exam Registration Opens May 7

The Ohio Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) Program provides tremendous value to individuals  in the agribusiness industry, and also to the companies who have hired – or are looking to hire – agribusiness professionals.

For 30 years, farmers have been relying on agronomic advice and recommendations from CCAs since the program was formed through the American Society of Agronomy. 

Why should you become a CCA?

• Establish credibility and a more professional image with clients/farmers.
• Offer more credentials to potential employers.
• Remain up-to-date with current topics in the ever-changing agribusiness industry.
• Hold potential leverage for better compensation.
• Acquire the ability to write Nutrient Management Plans and/or become a Technical Service Provider, allowing you to be more multifunctional to an employer or your individual business.
• Differentiate yourself from competitors who do not have their certification.

Why should you hire a CCA?

• Reduced risk for liability due to amount of continuous training required.
• Credibility and more professional image with clients/farmers.
• Knowledge and training with current topics.
• Ability to write Nutrient Management Plans, and/or become a Technical Service Provider – which would be additional services for your clients.
• Focus on practicing ethical business practices and implementing best management practices.
• Differentiate yourself from competition who may not have hired CCAs.

Are you planning to pursue a CCA certification?

Registration for the August CCA Exam opens May 7, and will remain open through June 22. For more information, and to register, click here to go to the CCA page on the OABA website. 

Click here to hear firsthand from one of your peers why it’s beneficial to become a Certified Crop Adviser.