CCA Requirements

To qualify for the certification:
  • You must 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 pass an International exam and a state exam. The International exam is a generalized 100-question exam that tests comprehension on agronomic principles. The state exam tests your knowledge on agronomic principles pertinent to New Mexico.
  • You must also sign and agree to uphold the CCA Code of Ethics.