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Certifications

Certification is the standard by which professionals are judged. The purpose of a certification program is to protect the public and the profession. It is a voluntary professional enhancement to a person's career credentials. Being certified adds credibility and shows that you are serious about what you do.

Who should become a Certified Crop Adviser (CCA)?

Any adviser/consultant that spends the majority of their time advising growers or farm managers/operators on agronomic practices and can meet the standards of the program.

Who should become an Associate Professional Soil Scientist (APSS) or a Certified Professional Soil Scientist (CPSS)?

An individual whose education, experience and career path is in some aspect of the soil science profession and can meet the standards of the program.

Certified Crop Adviser program

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The Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) and Certified Professional Agronomist (CPAg) programs of the American Society of Agronomy are the benchmarks of professionalism. The CCA certification was established in 1992 to provide a benchmark for practicing agronomy professionals in the United States and Canada. In recent years, the CCA Program has expanded to Mexico, as well as outside North America.



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Certified Professional Soil Scientist Certification

The SSSA certification programs, Certified Professional Soil Scientist and Associate Professional Soil Scientist, set standards for knowledge, skills, and conduct that define the professions of soil science and soil classification. These certifications offer similar benefits to the public as licensing programs, and provide clients, employers, and government agencies with a tool to help them choose professionals with the necessary skills to meet their needs.

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