The Minnesota Crop Production Retailers (MCPR) and the Minnesota Certified Crop Adviser Board are accepting nominations for two awards: the Minnesota Certified Crop Adviser of the Year and Distinguished Service Award. These awards recognize individuals who have performed superior service for their farmer customers in nutrient management, soil and water management, integrated pest management, and crop management.

Minnesota Certified Crop Adviser Award: Designed to recognize a Certified Crop Adviser who delivers exceptional customer service, is highly innovative, has shown that they are a leader in their field while contributing to the exchange of ideas and the transfer of agronomic knowledge within the agriculture industry.

Distinguished Service Award: Designed to highlight the careers of recently retired Certified Crop Advisers whose long-standing contributions have significantly impacted farmers, the agricultural industry, and environmental stewardship. Their work reflects the highest standards of the Certified Crop Adviser program.

Any adviser/consultant that spends the majority of their time or who spent the majority of their time advising growers or farm managers/operators on agronomic practices, and who meet the standards of the program can be nominated by completing the form below.

To be considered, CCAs must be certified in Minnesota.

Nominations must be submitted via the form below by 4 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Lee Helgen, MCPR: (651) 331-0981 or lee@mcpr-cca.org

Mike Blaine, MN CCA Board: (507) 317-7247 or mblaine50@gmail.com

Both winners will be announced on December 9 at the CPM Short Course and MCPR Trade Show.