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…)
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…)
Save the Date! 2017 Agribusiness Showcase & Conference
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!
Summer Workshop Speakers Announced
FREE Admission the summer workshop for ALL 2016 Ag Industry & Crop Management Conference Attendees!
Certified Crop Advisers Recognized for Tenure at AAI Conference
The Iowa Certified Crop Advisers Board of Directors recognized fifty-four individuals for fifteen years and one hundred-seventeen individuals for twenty years of professionalism and years of service to agriculture as CCAs during the annual CCA Recognition Luncheon.
The Iowa CCA Board would also like to recognize sixty-nine additional Certified Crop Advisers for their 15 years of service. These recipients were certified in 1999 and will be recognized at the 2016 Showcase & Conference, February 9, 2016.
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. (more…)
Upcoming CCA Exams & Learning Materials
Iowa Certified Crop Advisers Board with the help of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, has developed and is now offering an online review course for individuals taking the Iowa CCA Examination. This course is offered exclusively online – there is no live, classroom component. See the requirements section for additional technology requirements.
This course is divided into 4 main topics: Crop Management, Pest Management, Nutrient Management, and Soil and Water Management. Each topic is further divided into several subtopics. All presentations are available in PDF format for printing which may be helpful for note taking. Each presentation also has an accompanying practice quiz. (more…)