Membership

You must pass both the international and Louisiana exams. The study material necessary to study for the exams can be obtained from the CCA Board.
You must have a B. S. degree in agronomy with two years of crop advising experience, or have four years of post high school crop advising experience.
Complete the ICCA Credential Packet within six months of passing both exams
Sign and agree to uphold the CCA Code Of Ethics.
The Louisiana CCA Board will review your credential packet.
After you are granted certification from the Louisiana CCA Board you will receive a CCA number, certificate for framing and a wallet size card. You should also consider putting the CCA name and Logo on your business card.
You must receive 40 hours of continuing education every two years to maintain your certification. You can start to receive CEU'S as soon as you are given a CCA number.

You establish yourself as a professional in the crop advising business.
You will be proud knowing that you have distinguished yourself from the peers in your business.
You will be respected by your customers, employers, and other agricultural industry persons for your knowledge, skills and crop advising capabilities.
Your commitment to the CCA code of Ethics distinguishes you from others in your field.
You have shown a commitment to improve yourself in the field of crop advising.
You will be required to have 40 hours of continuing education which will increase your knowledge, skills and education in the crop advising field
Becoming a CCA could improve your job opportunities and potential earnings

Any person offering crop advice in public, private and commercial sectors
Consultants and farm managers including self employed farmers
Educators, extension personnel and other government persons associated with the agricultural industry