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Years of Service Awards Presented to CCAs by Iowa Board

The Iowa Certified Crop Advisers (CCA) board of directors recognized thirty-one individuals for fifteen years (certified in 2002) and ninety-six individuals for twenty years of professionalism (certified in 1997) and years of service to agriculture as CCAs during the annual CCA Years of Service luncheon on Tuesday, February 14. The luncheon is held in conjunction with the Agribusiness Showcase & Conference (ASC) in Des Moines, Iowa. Iowa CCAs utilize their skills in nutrient and pest management to assist growers with economical and efficient crop production. They also ensure that growers are aware of regulations and utilize best management practices to protect the environment. View names of 15 & 20 year CCAs(more…)

By |2017-02-24T10:21:50-06:00February 24th, 2017|News|

Two Iowa CCAs Given the Secretary’s Ag Leader Award at the 2017 ASC

On February 14, 2017 Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey, presented two agribusinesses and two Certified Crop Advisers (CCAs) as recipients of the Secretary’s Iowa Ag Leader Award.   Northey recognized Dow AgroSciences and Two Rivers Cooperative and CCAs Kellie Blair from Dayton and Jim Anderson with Remington Seeds in Williams. (more…)

By |2017-02-24T10:10:18-06:00February 24th, 2017|News|

Save the Date! 2017 Agribusiness Showcase & Conference

 February 14 – 15, 2017 

The annual Agribusiness Showcase & Conference (ASC) is just around the corner! Attendee registration for classes is currently open at AgribizShowcase.com. Early pricing good through Janurary 17, 2017! You can save $50 when you register early.

 “The [Ag Industry & Crop Management] classes were amazing. CCAs need this course.” – Adam Kramer, Three Rivers FS

Returning in 2017 is the morning session with coffee and donuts, starting at 8 AM in the Varied Industry Building on the Iowa State Fairgrounds. The CCA award luncheon will have an ALL NEW format! We will continue to present awards and provide a catered lunch, but we will be adding an exciting twist. Announcements for the schedule/speakers and new luncheon format will be provided in the December newsletter “Good Advice”. We hope to see you all there!

By |2016-11-14T10:06:32-06:00November 14th, 2016|News|