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Nominations for the Indiana Certified Crop Adviser of the Year are now open. Indiana Farm Bureau is a sponsor of this award, which recognizes an individual for their superior service in assisting farmers in nutrient management, soil and water management, pest management and crop production.

“Farmers interact with Certified Crop Advisers to work through a variety of management options and increasing regulations,” said Jeff Cummins, INFB director of state government relations. “This nomination process is a great way for farmers to recognize the advisers who help them raise their crops more efficiently and with some of the latest management strategies.”

Each nomination requires the submission of a nomination form and three letters of recommendation. One letter must come from the CCA’s employer and two from customers. If the CCA is self-employed, all three letters may be submitted by customers.

The nominator who submits the winning application will receive $250. To be eligible, the nominator must not be the nominee’s employer. The CCA winner will receive a prize of $1,500. In addition, the winner will be nominated for the International CCA of the Year Award with an honorarium of $2,000.

Nominations must be received by Nov. 1. Past recipients and current Indiana CCA board members are not eligible. If you have questions, call Mershon Tobin at 217-762-7955 or write to Jeff Cummins at jcummins@infb.org.

To learn more about the nomination process or to submit a nomination, visit www.indianacca.org/CCAoftheYear.