Under the theme Land Use, Energy & Sustainability, the Banff Conference will be held March 16-18, 2010 at the The Banff Conference Centre, Banff Alberta. Join us for a stimulating conference including discussion, plenary sessions and networking — a "must attend" for leaders in agrology, biology, engineering, forestry, agriculture and reclamation and remediation.
 
Keynote Speaker Dr. Brad Stelfox will present A Critique of the Alberta Land Use Framework. You will also hear about Alberta Environment’s Cumulative Effects initiative.

The AIA Annual General Meeting will be held Tuesday afternoon, March 16 at 4:30 pm the afternoon before registration starts. The AGM is open to all members and no registration is required.

Rooms are reserved at the Banff Center for conference attendees.  Make your own reservations! 

For much more information about the conference program, workshops, sessions, speakers and presenters, visit the Conference section of our web site.

Agrology - The Agricultural and Environmental Profession 

Agrology is an evolving profession of diverse practices, focusing on science as it applies to a number of areas directly or indirectly tied to management of biophysical resources, food production systems, food security and safety, and environmental quality. The profession encompasses thirty three practice areas that are captured in four broad Agrology sectors of: Life Sciences, Environment, Agriculture and Food.

The Alberta Institute of Agrologists (AIA) licenses individuals to practice Agrology in Alberta. The Institute is responsible to ensure the public that those who are qualified to practice Agrology are licensed to do so, are competent and experienced and have a clear understanding of their ethical responsibilities. As the regulatory body for Agrologists, the AIA is mandated by provincial legislation to regulate these practitioners in order to better serve the Alberta public, and to address any public concerns or complaints regarding those who practice Agrology.  Those who are qualified to practice Agrology and who do so without license are in contravention of the Agrology Profession Act and may be guilty of an offence under the Act.

This new Alberta Institute of Agrology web site provides an expanded scope of information and features.  You will navigate with ease, employ searches quickly, edit with simplicity and keep your data up to date (you'll be prompted every 4 months to update your information when you log on!).  Included is an events calendar which allows you to register for events as you view the detailed information, discussion forums on a wide variety of topics, including one for each Network, and more.  If you have forgotten your password, simply type in your user name or your email address and your password will be emailed to you. 

When our secure online payment system is in place, you will be able to pay for courses online, make purchases at the online store, and pay any other fees.