Berns Announced as the 2017 Iowa Certified Crop Adviser of the Year
Brian Berns of Lohrville, IA was announced as the Iowa Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) of the Year during a recognition luncheon held for the organization at the Agribusiness Showcase and Conference, held February 14, 2017.
The Iowa Certified Crop Adviser of the Year Award is designed to recognize a CCA 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.
Berns lives north of Churdan with his wife, Lori and two children, Chloe and Jake. He graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in Agricultural Business Management and a minor in Agronomy. Berns was noted for his dedication to his customers and his diligence in providing excellent customer satisfaction.
Berns has been an agronomist for Landus Cooperative the past 23 years based out of Farnhamville and Churdan, and has been a Certified Crop Adviser since 1996. He has been quick to adopt innovative tools and techniques to help his customers be more successful. A fellow CCA comments “Brian is not your typical cooperative agronomist” he has tremendous respect for the farmers and the communities that he serves.
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.
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…)