Ohio Certified Crop Adviser Pre-Exam Prep Planned

Friday, November 18, 2022

Are you interested in becoming a Certified Crop Adviser (CCA), but are intimidated by the exams? You should consider attending the Ohio CCA Pre-Exam Preparation Class offered by Ohio State University Extension on Jan. 11-12 at the Shelby County Ag Building, 810-820 Fair Rd, Sidney, Ohio.

This class will provide an overview of the CCA program, and help you prepare for the test by covering basic principles in the four competency areas -- nutrient management, soil and water management, pest management, and crop management. Even if you are not considering the CCA program, this class is a great basic agronomy course that any farmer, ag retailer, or anyone working with field crops will find valuable. A detailed agenda for each day's topics is below.

The cost for this two-day class is $250/person which includes the publications listed below, lunch both days, and other program materials. Don't wait to register as class size is limited to 25, and registration closes on Dec. 20.

Publications included with registration:

Ohio Agronomy Guide
Ohio, Indiana & Illinois Weed Control Guide
The Ohio Corn, Soybean, Wheat and Forages Field Guide
2020 Tri-State Fertilizer Recommendations
Modern Corn & Soybean Production

Secure online registration via credit card, debit card, or check is available on the Ohio AgriBusiness Association website: https://go.osu.edu/cca2023.

The Local and International Exams are proctored online tests. You must pass both exams to obtain Certified Crop Adviser status. Both exams are now available on demand. You can register for both exams at www.certifiedcropadviser.org/exams/registration .

For more information about the CCA program, visit www.certifiedcropadviser.org/about-program.

Course contact is Lee Beers, CCA, Ohio State University Extension, at Beers.66@osu.edu or 330-638-6783.

Jan. 11, Registration 8:30-9 a.m., Class 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Morning -- Harold Watters on Crop Management