NDCCA Program

The Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) program is a membership service of the American Society of Agronomy (ASA). Any public, commercial or independent adviser who counsels farmers, ranchers, or other agricultural entities and can meet the rigorous standards of the CCA program is encouraged to participate.

The requirements include passing a comprehensive international exam and a state, regional, or provincial (local) exam evaluating knowledge of soil fertility, soil and water management, integrated pest management, and crop production. The applicant is required to document their education and experience, up to four years, depending on their educational background plus sign and agree to uphold the CCA code of ethics. To maintain the CCA status, a certificant must maintain 40 hours of continuing education every two years.

Since 1992, more than 20,000 individuals have voluntarily sat for the CCA exams, and of these, approximately 10,000 have satisfactorily met the requirements and become certified. CCAs will play a critical role in the future of agriculture as they advise agricultural producers. Through their skill application, they will help keep agriculture competitive in a global economy while aiding the process of sustaining our natural resources and protecting our environment.

Register for CCA Exam

North Dakota CCA Performance Objectives

International Study Materials

CCA of the Year

The Certified Crop Adviser of the Year Award is designed to recognize a certified crop adviser who delivers exceptional customer service, is highly innovative, has shown that they are a leader in their field, and has contributed substantially to the exchange of ideas and the transfer of agronomic knowledge within the agriculture industry.

A candidate for the CCA of the Year Award must hold a current CCA certification.
Nominees will be evaluated solely on the basis of the information provided in the nomination.
There is no minimum number of Letters of Recommendations required, but you are encouraged to provide them.
Nominations for the CCA of the Year Award will be finalized by the local CCA Boards.

Deadline for applications is January 1. Applications may be submitted to Linda Brolin at the ND CCA office by emailing: NDCertifiedCropAdviser@gmail.com, delivering to the office, or by filling out the ND CCA of the Year Nomination Form.

The CCA of the Year is announced at the Annual Meeting each year. The official nomination forms provided must be completed in full for the Committee to review. An individual may only receive the award once.

The CCA of the Year Award celebrates a level of proficiency that belongs to an individual and not to a company.

CCA of 2020

Trent Albertson

Trent Albertson named 2020 ND Certified Crop Adviser of the Year
Trent is the owner of Pro-Agri, an independent crop consulting business in Bottineau, ND.
Hometown: Minot, ND
Education: BS English/Literature, Montana State University; MA Seminar Semester, Nordic Medieval Culture, University of Oslo, Norway