Main Benefit

• Right to practice agrology and call themselves an agrologist in Saskatchewan.

Only individuals who are registered with the Institute can legally call themselves a Professional Agrologist or Technical Agrologist and/or practice agrology in Saskatchewan.

Associated Advantages

• Indicates Professionalism to the Public – Being viewed as a professional, just as a doctor, lawyer, or chartered accountant, implies public trust in your ethics and competency.
• Increases Eligibility of Employment – Many employers choose to only hire Agrologists, therefore membership in the Institute opens the doors of employment.
• Provides a Professional Designation – Membership in the Institute allows the usage of the appropriate designation PAg or TechAg.
• Transferability of Professional Status Across Canada – The ten sister Canadian provincial Institutes of agrologists regulate 10,000 Agrologists and continue to recognize designations from other provinces.
• Ability to use the PAg Stamp as a Professional “Seal of Approval” – Professional Agrologists (PAgs) and Technical Agrologists (TechAgs) may use the Institute’s PAg/TechAg Stamp on documents as an assurance of credentials.
• Continuing Professional Development Opportunities –The Institute provides members CPD opportunities to continually acquire new knowledge and skills, which sustains and enhances competence.
• Networking Opportunities Amongst Peers – Peer-to-peer networking with others who work in the agriculture, bioresources, food, and environment industries strengthens your experience and service.
• Be a Voice for the Profession – Influence agriculture, bioresources, food, and the environment decisions at the provincial and federal level through volunteer leadership positions on the Provincial Council of the Institute and other committees.

Affinity Programs

• Once you’ve paid your professional dues, you are eligible to participate in the affinity programs, which offer discounted group rates for a variety of products and services.