Promoting and Increasing Knowledge, Skills, and Proficiency
NL Institute of Agrologists
An agrologist, as defined by the NLIA, is a professional agriculturalist registered as an agrologist with the NLIA and may be non-practicing or practicing. Practicing agrologists may teach, demonstrate or practically apply the science of agriculture, may advise, or may conduct scientific experiments and research in relation to agriculture as a chief occupation.
The purpose of the NLIA is to promote and increase the knowledge, skills and proficiency of its members in the practice of agrology while ensuring the proficiency and competency of P.Ag’s registered within the Province.
Areas of Practice
Professional Agrologists provide advice and expertise to the agricultural community using scientific evidence-based principles that are founded on education and real world experiences. Certified agrologists can provide expertise on such topics as:
2015-2016
Board Members
Sabrina Ellsworth P.Ag.
President
David Jennings, P.Ag.
Past- President
Dr. Vanessa Kavanagh
P.Ag. – President-Elect
Blaine Hussey, P.Ag.
Western Director
Vanessa Kavanagh, P.Ag.
Western Director
Charles Kelsey, P.Ag.
Eastern Director
Frank Hender, P.Ag.
Eastern Director
Samir Debnath, P.Ag.
Registrar
Darryl Martin, P.Ag.
Secretary
Gary Bishop, P.Ag.
Treasurer
NLIA
Agrologists Act
The NLIA Agrologists Act is statutory law and provides the NLIA with the ability to regulate the profession within Newfoundland and Labrador.