Register or Renew as a Forensic Agrologist
There have been regular requests for forensic agrologists with experience as independent, third-party contractors in a range of agricultural, bioresources, food and environmental sectors. However, the practice of forensic agrology is a growing scope of practice and requires specific skills experience and training to be recognized by SIA. SIA has an online database of agrologists who have met the requirements to practise forensic agrology and been approved by the Admissions & Registration Committee.
The requirements include:
- Complete the SIA Forensic Agrology
– Module One – Fundamentals of Investigation
– Module Two – Report Writing and Case Studies - Related training in investigation such as crop scouting, environmental hazard assessments, animal welfare and trauma, financial/debt review food safety, arbitration/mediation and other investigative skills
- At least ten years of relevant forensic experience in each area of forensic practice
- A detailed resume of profession practice, forensic experience and formal training in forensic skills
- Being an agrologist “in good-standing” with the Institute.
Examples of Forensic Agrology Scopes of Practice
- Agribusiness and Project Management
- Agricultural and Environment Research
- Agronomic Practices
- Animal Welfare, Nutrition and Feeds
- Arbitration, Mediation and Investigation
- Business Planning and Farm Finance
- Crop Protection and Pesticide Use
- Environmental Regulation and Policy
- Fertilizer Applications
- Oil and Gas Sites
- Organic Production and Certification
- Soil/Land Remediation or Reclamation
- Vegetable Production
- Watershed Systems and Management
Not listed in the database?
To be listed in the database, submit an application form (click below).
Areas of Practice
The Institute maintains a database of agrologists providing forensic agrology services. Forensic Agrologists provide independent, third-party investigations and opinions on issues or events relating to agriculture, bioresources, food, and the environment. They provide science-based analysis of available facts under the guidelines of the professional Code of Ethics and Practice Standards.
Agribusiness and Project Management
Agriculture and Environment Research
Agronomic Practices
Animal Welfare, Nutrition and Feeds
Arbitration, Mediation and Investigation
Business Planning and Farm Finance
Crop Protection and Pesticide Use
Environmental Regulation and Policy
Fertilizer Applications
Oil and Gas Sites
Organic Production and Certification
Soil and Land Remediation or Reclamation
Vegetable Production
Watershed Systems and Management
None listed.