Forensic Agrologist
Members: 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 members that have met the requirements to practice forensic agrology and been approved by the Admissions & Registration Committee.
The requirements include:
- Complete the SIA Forensic Agrology 1.0: Introduction to Agrology Seminar
- 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 a member “in good-standing” with the institute.
Examples of Forensic Agrology Scopes of Practice
- Agribusiness & Project Mgt.
- Agricultural & Environment Research
- Agronomic Practices
- Animal Welfare, Nutrition Feeds
- Arbitration, Mediation & Investigation
- Business Planning, & Farm Finance
- Crop Protection & Pesticide Use
- Environmental Regulation and Policy
- Fertilizer Applications
- Oil & Gas Sites
- Organic Production & Certification
- Soil/land remediation or reclamation
- Vegetable Production
- Watershed Systems and Management
Register: If you are interested in registering as a Forensic Agrologists complete the application form, submitting it to info@sia.sk.ca.
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Looking for a Forensic Agrologist?
The Institute maintains a database of members 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.
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Questions:
Valerie Pearson, PAg | Executive Director & Registrar
306 242 2606 or valerie.pearson@sia.sk.ca