Consultants
Each member has been accepted by the State Association and has agreed to a code of ethics as adopted by the National Alliance of Independent Crop Consultants. In addition, those who are part of NICCA maintain familiarity with the current federal, state and local regulations for your protection.
| Independent Crop Consultant Membership | Associate Membership | Commercial Consultant Membership | |
| Price per Year | $100 | $100 | $100 |
| Education | 4 Year Degree | 2 Year Degree | 4 Year Degree |
| Experience | 2 Years | Presently Consulting | 2 Years |
| References | 3 Clients | 5 Clients | 3 Clients |
| Sells Tangible Crop Input Products | No | No | Yes |
| Voting Member | Yes | No | Yes |
| Allied Membership | University Liaison Membership | |
| Price per Year | $65 | $0 |
| Profit from manufacturing, distributing, or selling materials, inputs, supplies, or laboratory services for the production of agricultural commodities | Yes | No |
| Employed by the Cooperative Extension Service | No | Yes |
| Voting Member | No | No |
Independent Crop Consultant Membership
$100
Requirements:
- 4 year college degree in an agricultural field
- Minimum of 2 full time years of experience in crop consultation
- Derive their primary livelihood from fees paid by farmers that employ them
- 3 Client References
Benefits:
- Has voting power in NICCA
- Has the privilege of serving as an officer, executive board member, or a committee member
- Will be listed in the Association roster.
Associate Membership
$100
Requirements:
- 4 year college degree in an agricultural field
- Must be employed as a crop consultant
- 5 Client References
Benefits:
- Has the privilege of serving as a committee member
- Will be listed in the Association roster.
Commercial Crop Consultant Membership
$100
Requirements:
- 4 year college degree in an agricultural field
- Minimum of 2 full time years of experience in crop consultation
- Derive their primary livelihood from fees paid by farmers that employ them
- 3 Client References
- Can sell agricultural inputs for profits
Benefits:
- Has voting power in NICCA
- Has the privilege of serving as an officer, executive board member, or a committee member
- Will be listed in the Association roster.
Allied Membership
$65
Requirements:
- Organization that sells a product or service
- Not engaged in the profession of crop consulting
University of Nebraska Liaison Membership
Free
- Designated members of the Cooperative Extension Service
If you don’t wish to apply online, you can download a membership application to become a member.