The BC Institute of Agrologists regulates the profession and protects the public interest in British Columbia's environment and natural resources by ensuring safe, competent, and ethical practice.
As of September 1, 2022, only those individuals registered with BCIA will be able to dispense agrology advice in British Columbia. Any individual practicing agrology and not registered with BCIA may be prosecuted in British Columbia for unauthorized practice. The sole exemption is a farmer working their own land.
How Does BCIA Protect the Public Interest in the Sustainable and Ethical Use of Natural and Environmental Resources?
Accreditation
Ethics
Continuing Professional Development
Professional Development Audit Program
BCIA Bylaws, Policies and Standards
The public and registrants may use BCIA's fair and comprehensive complaint process to address incompetent or unethical practices by registered agrology professionals or unregistered individuals giving agrology advice or using an agrologist title, designation or professional seal without authorization.