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.