Agrology, the Agricultural and Environmental Profession
The Alberta Institute of Agrologists is the regulatory body for the practice of agrology in Alberta. The Profession of Agrology is diverse and evolving. It focuses on science as it applies directly or indirectly to the management of biophysical resources, food production systems, food security and safety, and environmental quality. There are four Agrology sectors: Life Sciences, Environment, Agriculture and Food with 42 practice areas.
The Alberta Institute of Agrologists (AIA) is responsible for ensuring the public interest is protected as it relates to the practice of agrology in the Province of Alberta. AIA’s authority stems from the 2007 Agrology Profession Act and the associated Agrology Profession Regulations. Mandatory registration, is a new requirement with the Institute. Qualified individuals who hold degrees or diplomas in agricultural or environmental sciences must register and obtain a “practice permit” with the profession if they practice agrology (Section 1(v) of the APA) and offer professional services. The public has access to a “fair and responsive complaint process” to address incompetent or unethical practice by registered agrology professionals. Those who are qualified to practice Agrology and who do so without license are in contravention of the Agrology Profession Act and may be guilty of an offence under the Act.
The Alberta Institute of Agrologists Web Site
The Alberta Institute of Agrology web site offers a variety of information and features. Navigate with ease, employ searches quickly, and keep your member data up to date. There is information on the Institute, registration, library information, news and careers. The events calendar allows you to view upcoming activities, to register and to pay all online. The member section allows the public to search for practioners.
To Visit any of the other 9 Agrology Institutes in Canada click on one of the following links:
Vth World Congress of Agronomists & Agrologists: Feeding the World Click Here for details Council approved AIA Bylaws: Click hereto view Banff Conf. Registration is Open:Click here for information. AIA Public Survey:Click here AIA Video: Click here to view AIA & Classroom Agriculture Program: Click here
AIA Contact Information Suite 1430, 5555 Calgary Trail, NW Edmonton, AB, T6H 5P9 Find us on Google Maps Phone: 780-435-0606 Fax: 780-435-2155 Email: info@aia.ab.ca
2012 Call for Nominations for Elected AIA Council: The AIA Council Nominations Committee is seeking nominations for the 2012 AIA Council elections. Interested, qualified individuals are invited to put their names forward as described below.
Council Positions Open For Election in 2012: The transition schedule for AIA Council calls for the election of two (2) Council Members for 2012:
PAg Member At large: One Professional Agrologist from anywhere in Alberta. RTAg: One Registered Technologist in Agrology from anywhere in Alberta.
The Nominating Committee requests that all interested candidates contact them or, if you know of someone that would make a good Council Member, please forward their names to the Nominating Committee for immediate follow-up. NOTE: Candidates MUST live in the areas specified (It is NOT the place of work). All candidates must fill out the questionnaire shown below and must provide signed consent.
Click Here for details about sitting on Council Click Here for details and forms.
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