Certification: Certified Forage and Grassland Apprentice

350 Poplar Avenue Elmhurst, IL 60126

The Certified Forage and Grassland Apprentice program was established in 2014 to engage more students in the forage industry and the organization. The designation can be utilized in applying for employment and/or advanced degree programs and shows the students dedication to the forage profession.

Once the exam is passed, the member receives a CFGA certificate and has 6 years to obtain the necessary work experience to become a CFGP.
More information about this certification

More than two years of education or training after high school required?
Yes
More than two years of work experience required?
Yes
Oral or Written Exam Required?
Yes
Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)?
No
Renew through Re-Examination?
No
Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)?
No
Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)?
No

Core

  1. The certification does not have a minimum education level or has an education level below a two-year Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree and the certification does not have a minimum requirement for work experience or requires two or less years of work experience.
  2. The certification has an education level of an Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree or higher, but has a work experience requirement of less than 2 years of work experience.
  3. The certification has a work experience requirement of more than 2 years but does not require a two-year Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree.