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CCA celebrates 20 years

The Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) Program is celebrating its 20th anniversary.

The program was developed in response to an increased need for agronomic expertise to address environmental concerns.

“CCAs are more important than ever before,” said Tim Berning, Ohio CCA board chairman. “The CCA program has respect and credibility from government agencies and private agricultural industry, and we are being looked upon to provide answers and help educate our growers on better nutrient management.”

Testing for certification began in 1993, since then more than 13,000 agronomy professionals across the world have been certified. In Ohio, 576 have been certified through the Ohio CCA Program.

“We pride ourselves on making the right recommendations for our growers and for the environment, just like we pledged in our CCA code of ethics,” Berning said. “Farmers and employers prefer to work with CCAs because they have demonstrated commitment, education, expertise and experience to make a difference.”