Amnesty Program | Science Societies

Welcome back to the Certified Crop Adviser Program

Rejoin without taking the exam

The Amnesty Program gives you an opportunity to reclaim your certification, no exam required. Whether you missed CEUs or didn’t renew, this is your chance to rejoin the CCA community and continue building your career.

We’re here to make it easy to re-capture the professional benefits that come with certification.

Apply today

Why come back?

Being a Certified Crop Adviser keeps you connected to the latest agronomic knowledge, respected in the field, and supported by a strong professional network. 

You’ve already proven yourself by passing rigorous exams. And you can pick up where you left off.

Are you eligible?

You are eligible to return as a CCA if your certification lapsed between two and five years ago. Additionally, you must have withdrawn voluntarily (not due to an ethics violation) and not have applied for amnesty in the past. 

Not sure when you lapsed? Call the ICCA Madison office at 608-273-8085 to verify whether you are eligible.

 

Steps to re-certification

  • Complete our online application
  • Pay a fee equal to both the local/regional and international exam costs
  • Wait for board approval
  • Complete 50 CEUs within two years
Apply today
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Why being a CCA matters—in their own words

Paige in a field

"One main benefit of having my CCA would be being able to attend continuing education classes to stay up to date in the ever-changing agricultural industry."


Paige Thomsen Russ
Technical Agronomist
Bayer

A.J. Brown

"Having my CCA gains an immediate trust when communicating with producers, and an immediate respect for my applied knowledge when talking with non-producer stakeholders."

A.J. Brown
Agricultural Data Scientist
Colorado State University

Tyson Martinmaas

"Having my CCA has kept me at the forefront of agronomy education. While earning my CEUs, I gain cutting-edge ag knowledge. These insights help me deliver sustainable ag solutions to my customers."

Tyson Martinmaas
Farmers Coop Society
Regional Agronomist

Frequently asked questions

Call the ICCA Madison office at 608-273-8085. They can confirm your status and eligibility for amnesty.

Call the ICCA Madison office at 608-273-8085. 

 You may be able to return without taking an exam. Find your local board at this link and contact them to request reinstatement.

You will need to re-apply as a new CCA and re-take the exam. Learn more at this link.

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