Agrologists are leaders in environmental protection who provide business information and services based on their knowledge of resource economics. Agrologists work across various industries, including food production and ecosystem sustainability. Agrologists are in many roles, e.g., scientists, educators, inspectors, technicians, consultants, and managers, working to ensure the responsible and sustainable use of British Columbia's natural resources.

• Regulated by legislation
• Bound by a Code of Ethics
• Mandated to protect the public's interest in natural and sustainable resources
• Committed to continuing professional development
• Protect the public interest within the practice of agrology

Agrologists are committed to

• Being guided by sound moral principles and personal independence in their conduct and associations.
• Carrying on their professional work in a devoted and courteous manner.
• Providing competent and responsible service on behalf of employers, clientele, and the community at large.
• Practicing only those fields of agrology in which they are qualified.
• Being cooperative and supportive in relations with colleagues.
• Developing and continually upgrading their professional competence.
• Supporting activities for advancing the profession of Agrology.

As of September 1, 2022, only Agrologists have the right to practice agrology or be called an Agrologist in British Columbia.

Only individuals registered with the BC Institute of Agrologists can legally use title and designation, and work within the practice of agrology in British Columbia.  

Associated Benefits

• 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; the Professional Oath sets the standard.
• Accreditation: registrants are verified to comply with high standards that qualify them as competent professional practitioners in their respective fields.
• 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: registration in the Institute allows the usage of the appropriate designation PAg, AAg, TAg, ATAg or LLAg.
• Use of a professional seal: Ability to use the professional "Seal of Approval" – Professional Agrologists (PAgs), Technical Agrologists (TAgs) and Limited License Agrologists (LLAg) may use the Institute's seal on documents as an assurance of credentials.
• Professional Development Opportunities: the Institute and branches provide registrants with PD opportunities and resources to continually acquire new knowledge and skills, which sustains and enhances competence.
• Professional Interaction: registrants have many opportunities to network with their peers through professional development opportunities and their respective business contacts. BCIA registrants present expertise in many aspects of agriculture, environmental and natural resources, and the agri-food industry. Career opportunities exist in all levels of government, education, and research, primary production, and agri-tech.
• Advancing the Profession: BCIA registrants contribute to decision-making, policy drafting and implementation, academic and corporate research, symposiums, conferences, and more. In addition, volunteer leadership positions are available on BCIA's Board, BCIA's branches, committees, and working group(s).  
• 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.

As part of BCIA, Agrologists:

• Support activities for the advancement of the profession;
• Participate in the activities of BCIA, i.e., meetings, elections, holding office, mentoring;
• Promote the practice of agrology in a network of contacts and communications;
• Participate in promotional/professional development initiatives organized by BCIA.

• Why Choose Agrology? presented by BCIA