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Shawn Kasprick Named 2023 North Dakota Certified Crop Adviser of the Year
Shawn Kasprick, CCA, CPAg, Innvictis BioSciences/Simplot, has been recognized as the 2023 North Dakota Certified Crop Adviser of the Year. Shawn has been a CCA since 1998. Shawn is considered one of the first in the area to grab onto precision ag and zone sampling...
What is North Dakota CCA?
The North Dakota Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) program is a membership service of the American Society of Agronomy (ASA). CCAs are the benchmarks of professionalism in the agronomy industry. Established in 1992, ND CCA provides a standard for agronomy practices and business standards.
The NDCCA administers the CCA certification program and oversees the state exam and records continuing education requirements for the CCA program.
Why become a CCA?
Any adviser or consultant that spends the majority of their time advising growers or farmers on agronomic practices and can meet the standards is encouraged to become a CCA.
Certification is the standard by which professionals are judged. The certification program protects the public and the profession by enhancing career credentials. Being certified adds credibility to the profession. As one of more than 13,000 CCAs, you’ll become part of the most extensive, most recognized agriculturally-oriented certified program in North America.
Why work with a CCA?
The purpose of the CCA program is to protect the public and farmers. This program is a voluntary, professional certification for advisers – proving their commitment to their clients, their employers, and the public welfare. Farmers can depend on that determination and commitment for true results in the field.
Bottom line: CCAs give you peace of mind for your farm, your way of life.
CCAs are required:
- To pass two comprehensive exams covering nutrient management, soil and water management, integrated pest management, and crop management.
- To have at least two years of documents crop advising experience with grower references.
- To sign and adhere to the CCA code of ethics – they always focus on grower profitability while optimizing and protecting natural resources.
- To earn 40 hours or more of continuing education every two years. CCAs always have the latest information on new technology and industry developments.
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