The CCA program is an effort to qualify those individuals working in agronomy and advising others in the state to a professional level of expertise. The program is also an effort to update these professionals about pertinent information that affects New Mexico growers. With the diversity of corps grown in the state, this program will help provide a broad diversity of cropping information to you through both active programs around the state as well as through accredited programming on the Internet such as the Extension Learning overview modules and the written material (Adobe reader required to print or read the material from online) provided for those studying for the New Mexico CCA exam.

In order to qualify for the certification, you need to have at least two years of advising experience with at least a bachelor of science degree from an accredited university OR four years of advising experience with no degree. You must document your education and crop advising experience with supporting references and transcripts. You must also pass two exams. The national exam is a generalized 100-question exam that tests comprehension on agronomic principles. The state exam is the second test that expands on these basic agronomic principles to bring pertinent New Mexico agricultural skills to you. You must also sign and agree to uphold the CCA Code of Ethics.