2025 INCCA Conference Thanks

Indiana Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) of the Year Award

Consider nominating a qualified CCA you employ or know for the “Indiana Certified Crop Adviser of the Year Award”. This award will recognize an individual who has performed superior service for their farmer clients in nutrient management, soil and water management, pest and crop production.
 
The purpose of our Indiana award program is to increase the awareness to other CCAs and their farmer customers that their service providers strive to do their best not only in making economically sound cropping decisions but also ones that are environmentally sound. With increasing farm size, complexity of management options, and increasingly complex regulations, we foresee farmers relying more and more on the advice of specialists who are CCAs.
 
The award will be presented to the winner at the Indiana Certified Crop Adviser Conference on December 15-16, 2026, in Indianapolis. The nominator, if not the nominee’s employer, that submits the winning application will receive $250 and the CCA winner will receive $1,500. In addition, the winner will be nominated to the International CCA Board for consideration for the International CCA of the Year Award with an honorarium of $2,000.
 
To be considered for the Indiana Certified Crop Adviser Award, a CCA must be certified in Indiana and nominated by a client, a colleague, or the employer of the CCA who knows their qualifications.
 
A nomination form, letter of recommendation form, and tips for completing the nomination are included. Please feel free to copy and distribute to those who might be using services of a CCA.
 
The nomination should include
  • Nomination form
  • Three letters of recommendation
    • one from the CCA's employer and two from customers
    • Three letters of recommendation may come from customers if the CCA is self-employed.
 
Nominations must be received by November 16, 2026. If you have any questions, please contact Mershon Tobin at info@indianacca.org.
Nomination Packet (PDF)Nomination Packet (DOC)

NEW CCA Ethics CEU Requirement

Beginning January 1, 2026, all CCAs will need one hour of ethics education as part of the existing 40.0 CEU requirement. Most activities will require CCAs to self-report the CEU. Books do not qualify, but employer ethics modules do. More details and resources will be shared throughout 2026.
 
Short FAQs 

What’s new in 2026?
All CCAs must complete 1.0 Ethics CEU within their 40.0 CEU requirement.
How can I earn the Ethics CEU?
Options include future webinars or articles offered through the ASA program, employer-provided ethics training, or a board-hosted ethics session.
Do I need to self-report?
For most activities, yes. Program-hosted webinars will be recorded automatically, but employer trainings and board sessions must be self-reported with documentation.
Do books count?
No. Unlike some other certifications, reading a book does not qualify for Ethics CEUs for CCAs.
What about employer ethics modules?
Yes—if they cover professional ethics relevant to crop advising, they may count as self-reported Ethics CEUs.
Will more opportunities be available?
Yes. Additional webinars and articles will be offered throughout 2026, giving CCAs multiple ways to meet the requirement without scrambling at the last minute.
Who can I contact with questions?
Reach out to support@sciencesocieties.org for assistance or to suggest resources.
 

Bobby Busick is the 2025 Indiana CCA of the Year! 

 
Bobby Busick
My name is Bobby Busick, and I am a certified crop advisor from Orleans, IN. I am currently employed at Premier Ag as an Account Manager. I have worked within the co-op system for forty-one and a half years, and eighteen of those years have been spent as a CCA. Being born and raised on a local family farm, I have been involved in farming my entire life. I have thoroughly enjoyed getting to know my clients personally, and I strive to treat them like family. It is a great joy to guide them and watch their profitability grow.
 
I have been happily married to my wife, Deetra, for thirty-three years. We have two amazing daughters and sons-in-law, Hope and Scotty Dierking and Linza and Caleb Mathis. We also have four magnificent grandchildren, Adam and Nora Dierking and Elias and Raelynn Mathis, that I wouldn’t trade the world for. In my free time, I enjoy farming, raising game birds, hunting, gardening, Jeeping, and spending time with family. Most of my favorite memories involve driving my grandchildren around in the farm equipment and coaching my children’s sports teams in the past. I have been a member of Bethel Church in Orleans, IN for 30+ years, once serving as a deacon and now serving as an elder and board chairman. I have also served on the Orange County Soil and Water Conservation District for 12+ years, as well as serving on Orange County 4-H Council for many years in the past.