How much do crop consultants charge?
Fees for a crop consultant will likely differ from farm to farm. Some may be based on acreage, some on bushels of production. Paul Gordon of Gordon & Associates, Bentonville, IN, says acreage-based fees may range from $5.75 to $6.75/acre, which may or may not include field scouting and IPM services.
How many certified crop advisors are there in the US?
There are over 15,000 Certified Crop Advisers (CCA) providing information to farmers on agronomic practices in North America.
How do I become a certified agronomist?
Steps to Certification:
- Be a CCA in good standing and hold a minimum of a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Agronomy or a similar field.
- Have at least 5 years experience with a BS degree, 4 years with a Masters degree or 3 years with a Ph. ...
- Document education and experience with transcripts and supporting references. (
How many certified crop advisors are there?
It is the largest agriculturally focused professional certification in North America. There are 39 certifying boards representing 13,000 CCAs and 650 Certified Professional Agronomists (CPAg) globally.