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Agricultural Institute of Canada

Agricultural Institute of Canada. The national not-for-profit organization which promotes the profession of agrology and the science of agriculture. A federated structure. 9 Provincial Institutes — regulate the profession under provincial legislation Alberta Institute of Agrologists

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Agricultural Institute of Canada

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  1. Agricultural Institute of Canada The national not-for-profit organization which promotes the profession of agrology and the science of agriculture

  2. A federated structure • 9 Provincial Institutes— regulate the profession under provincial legislation • Alberta Institute of Agrologists • British Columbia Institute of Agrologists • Manitoba Institute of Agrologists • New Brunswick Institute of Agrologists • Newfoundland & Labrador Institute of Agrologists • Nova Scotia Institute of Agrologists • Ontario Institute of Agrologists • Prince Edward Island Institute of Agrologists • Saskatchewan Institutes of Agrologists AIC 5,500 professional agrologists and scientists • 8 Scientific Societies— promote scientific research and development • Canadian Agricultural Economics Society • Canadian Consulting Agrologists’ Association • Canadian Society of Agrometeorology • Canadian Society of Agronomy • Canadian Society of Animal Science • Canadian Society of Extension • Canadian Society for Horticultural Science • Canadian Society of Soil Science

  3. The Profession Professional Agrologist (P.Ag.) – licensed and accountable • Governed by a strict code of ethics • Required to continuously update skills and knowledge • In 5 provinces must be registered to practice • In 4 provinces must be registered to use P.Ag.

  4. Promote the Profession of Agrology • Provide opportunities for Agrologists – nationally and internationally • Promote agrology as a career • Provide quality advice to regulators and policy makers • Promote and facilitate access to quality professional development • Enhance understanding of the industry

  5. Enhance the Science of Agriculture • Publish 3 internationally respected Scientific Journals • Canadian Journal of Animal Science • Canadian Journal of Plant Science • Canadian Journal of Soil Science • Accredit Baccalaureate programs across Canada • Facilitate access to respected Agricultural Scientists • Provide forum for sharing of research and science (scientific symposia)

  6. Concerns • Perceived subsidy of one group’s activities by another group • Vulnerability of the structure to sudden loss of an organization member • Lack of sense of ownership • Lack of relevance for members, both individual and organization

  7. Concerns… • Disconnect of the individual from the organization • Value for fees and willingness to pay • Lack of dialogue • Decision making is complex • AIC’s role in setting national standards • Lack of clarity about what AIC does

  8. The national organization should: • provide a forum to integrate the scientific and professional agricultural sectors with the primary agricultural production and food sectors • be a forum for interaction between all sectors of agriculture • be a coordinating and facilitating organization for professional, scientific, production agriculture and agri-food organizations in other countries

  9. The national organization should: • Facilitates access to a reliable and trusted source of information to the general public on agricultural issues • be a national contact for similar organizations in other countries and international organizations

  10. Criteria for evaluating models for a new organization Positions AIC to be prepared to proactively make the best of opportunities to: • Promote the professional and scientific expertise of the individuals represented by the organization • Inform and educate the public, government decision makers, and members of AIC on issues facing agriculture today • Nationally coordinate the efforts of the organizations represented by AIC

  11. Time lines for AIC structure process • May 30 — a report to the AIC board and member organizations that incorporates member input and requests feedback by the end of August • June 1 to August 31 — presentations on the proposal by AIC board members and staff to member organizations • August 31 — feedback from member organizations collated. Based on this feedback, Summit II may be required

  12. Time lines… • September 30 — final report from the Models Task Force sent to the AIC board • October/November — AIC board decides on new membership structure and a process to bring it into operation • 2004 — development and planning • 2005 — implementation

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