Michigan Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) Program Names Mark McClintic as First-Ever Michigan CCA of the Year
LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) Program announced Mark McClintic of Michigan Agricultural Commodities (MAC) as the recipient of the first-ever Michigan CCA of the Year Award. The award, created to honor a Michigan agronomist who demonstrates technical excellence and a commitment to farmer success, was presented January 14 during the Michigan Agri-Business Association’s 2026 Winter Conference in Lansing.
L to R: Tim Schaub, Michigan CCA Board Chair; Mark McClintic; and Lara Bryan, American Society of Agronomy. McClintic was selected as the 2026 Michigan CCA of the Year by the Michigan CCA Board.
“Mark represents the qualities the Certified Crop Adviser designation stands for and serves as an ambassador for Michigan’s 270-plus CCAs,” said Tim Schaub, Michigan CCA Board Chair. “Mark is highly respected for his agronomic expertise as well as for his mentorship skills. Launching this new award was an important step to recognize the knowledge and skills of Michigan’s Certified Crop Advisors, and Mark is a fitting first honoree.”
The Michigan CCA Board recognized McClintic after a review of industry nominations for the award. The board noted his more than 30 years of service, industry leadership and focus on guiding the next generation of agronomists.
“I am honored to receive this award and want to recognize the role the Certified Crop Adviser program plays in our state, spotlighting the contributions of professional agronomists,” said McClintic. “Working with Michigan farmers is a privilege and earning my CCA has been an important part of my professional journey. I’m grateful to my colleagues and the Michigan CCA Board for this award.”
In addition to the CCA of the Year recognition, the Michigan CCA Board also recognized three “Honorable Mention” agronomists: Jeff Martus with Star of the West Milling Company; Jason Stegink with Wide Angle Agriculture; and Ernie Klug, recently retired from Keystone Cooperative.
The award was presented by the Michigan Certified Crop Adviser Board in partnership with the American Society of Agronomy, which oversees the national and international CCA programs.
Learn more about the new award by visiting www.michigancca.org.
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