COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Certified Crop Adviser Program is honored to announce John Fritz of Fremont, Ohio, as the 2018 CCA of the Year.
Fritz is an agronomy adviser at The Andersons, Inc. with more than 39 years of crop advising experience. As a CCA, he provides a variety of services to clients, including nutrient management plans, soil sampling, scouting, weed management and seed recommendations, variable rate planning and more.
“John does not hesitate to go above and beyond for his customers,” said Jim Gosche, who nominated Fritz for the award. “His dedication as a crop adviser is not just an occupation to him; it’s his way of life.”
In his role at The Andersons, Fritz has been a driving force for change through implementation of new technologies, including the introduction of VRT technology at the farm center in the mid-1990s. He is also the head of the 4R Nutrient Stewardship Management program, which oversees all fertilizer recommendations and rates for customers.
“John represents the very best of Ohio CCAs,” said Jonah Johnson, chairman of the Ohio CCA board. “We’re proud to add his name to the list of CCAs of the Year.”
Sponsored by the Ohio CCA Program, the state award recognizes an individual who is highly motivated, delivers exceptional customer service for farmer clients in nutrient management, soil and water management, integrated pest management, and crop production, and has contributed substantially to the exchange of ideas and the transfer of agronomic knowledge within the agricultural industry in Ohio.
Fritz was recognized at the 2018 Conservation Tillage Conference on March 6 in Ada, Ohio. He received a plaque and a $1500 cash award, courtesy of the Ohio Association Independent Crop Consultants, Ohio Farm Bureau Federation and Nutrien.
Recent honorees include: Timothy Berning, Precision Agri Services, Inc.; Matthew VanTillburg, VanTillburg Farms; Chuck Gates, Seed Consultants Inc.; and Joe Nester, Nester Ag. LLC. To view the full list of past award recipients, visit oaba.net/cca_award.
For more information about the Ohio CCA Program, visit oaba.net/cca.
— Ohio Certified Crop Adviser Program