The purpose of the institute is:
- to uphold and protect the public interest by
- preserving and protecting the scientific methods and principles that are the foundation of the agricultural and natural sciences,
- upholding the principles of stewardship that are the foundation of agrology, and
- ensuring the integrity, objectivity and expertise of its members,and
- subject to paragraph (a),
- to govern its members in accordance with the Act and the bylaws, and
- to cooperate with other professional or occupational bodies charged with governing the conduct or competence of their members on a matter the institute considers relevant to agrology.
What is Agrology?
"agrology" means using agricultural and natural sciences and agricultural and resource economics, including collecting or analyzing data or carrying out research or assessments, to design, evaluate, advise on, direct or otherwise provide professional support to
- the cultivation, production, improvement, processing or marketing of aquatic or terrestrial plants or animals, or
- the classification, management, use, conservation, protection, restoration, reclamation or enhancement of aquatic or terrestrial ecosystems that are affected by, sustain, or have the potential to sustain the cultivation or production of aquatic or terrestrial plants or animals.
Why Become An Agrologist?
Certification: recognition by a body that an individual has met specified criteria and is thereby qualified to engage in the practice of agrology.
Accreditation: recognition of a certification body as conforming to specific standards used to qualify individuals receiving a certification for practice in a specialty area.
A Standard of Excellence and Public Responsibility
As an Agrologist you maintain a standard of integrity, fairness and competence. Through your obligation of service, you keep abreast of advances in the science of your discipline and industry. As a Professional Agrologist, the Agrologists' Code of Ethics will be the standard of your professional conduct.
Professional and Career Development
Belonging to the BCIA helps your development and improves your knowledge and proficiency within the profession. Improvement of your professional communication and leadership skills is possible through topic updates at professional meetings and your participating in educational courses and programs. You are better able to keep abreast of agri-food production, processing globalization, the environment and food safety issues.
Professional Interaction
An opportunity is provided to interact with other professionals and disciplines. Regular communication takes place among Agrologists through business and personal contacts. Whether you are in the private or public sector, an employee or an entrepreneur, BCIA members represent all facets of the agriculture and food industry, i.e. career opportunities exist in primary production, agri-food business, all levels of government, education and research. Through professional and technical meetings, conferences, scientific publications, newsletters ("BCAGROLOGISTS") and tours, you are able to keep on top of the latest industry issues and advances. You become personally familiar with colleagues working on the leading edge of both technology and policy.
Improving the Industry
Agrologists contribute to decision making and policy formulation and dissemination through participation in issue analysis, presentation and discussion.
Member Services
In addition to the forgoing professional support services provided, the BCIA is examining opportunities to offer more services to the membership.
Legal Status / Professional Seal Recognition
As a member with professional status, you are entitled to use the term Agrologist and the P.Ag. designation and seal, and to practice agrology.
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