Vision
The profession of agrology in Saskatchewan is widely recognized, respected and relevant.
Mission
The Saskatchewan Institute of Agrologists is a regulated profession that protects the public interest by ensuring:
- All people practising agrology in Saskatchewan are qualified and licensed
- Registered agrologists provide accurate, science-based knowledge and advice on agriculture, the sustainability of the food system, and protection and stewardship of our natural resources
- Collaboration with all stakeholders
- Transparency and accountability.
Objectives
The Institute is focused on these objectives, as are outlined by The Agrologists Act:
- Promote and increase the knowledge, skill and proficiency of agrologists in the practice of agrology.
- Do all things that may be necessary, incidental or conducive to the usefulness of agrologists to the public.
- Protect the public in all matters relating to the gathering, analyzing and distributing of information respecting agrology and to improve agrology services and agrology education.
- Increase the public assurance of the safety of the food supply, to promote the wise use of natural resources, and to monitor the environment sensitivity of the agri-food industry.
- Ensure the proficiency and competency of agrologists.
History of the Institute
With the passing of The Agrologists Act, in 1946, the Saskatchewan Institute of Agrologists became a reality. Since that time, it has been responsible for ensuring that all those who are practising agrology are competent and act in a professional manner.
The Institute was created to recognize the importance of identifying people who were trained to give scientific professional advice to instill public confidence. Under the leadership of Dr. J.B. Harrington, the Institute defined the practice of agrology and the activities which would be included in the scope of the profession.
Today, this role remains important. The Agrologists Act continues to define the role of agrologists in today’s society.
Resources
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