Planning for the CCA Program began in 1991 when leaders from agribusiness, government, and university organizations, along with the American Society of Agronomy (ASA), began discussions to create a voluntary certification program for crop advisers. The program was established in 1992 with the first certifications in 1993. The Atlantic Provinces joined the program in 1999. The program sets standards designed for crop advisers or consultants who spend most of their time advising growers on agronomic practices for the betterment of agriculture.
Since 1993, CCA certification has rapidly become the standard by which crop advisers are measured. There are over 13,000 certified crop advisers with 1,931 in Canada and 65 in the Atlantic Provinces. Applicants complete exams covering four competency areas in
- Nutrient Management
- Soil/Water Management
- Integrated Pest Management
- Crop management.
Certified Crop advisers are key in assisting crop producers in implementing agronomically and environmentally sound nutrient, crop, pest, soil, and environmental management plans.
To become a Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) in Atlantic Canada, you must pass the International and Atlantic exams and meet other requirements, including experience, references, etc. The American Society of Agronomy sets the International exam performance objectives which are available in a separate booklet. The Atlantic Canada CCA Examination performance objectives are described in the Atlantic Certified Crop Advisor study guide. Exam details are found on the Certified Crop Advisors website.
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