THE ONTARIO AGROLOGIST Today, no matter the profession, the public assesses trust and credibility through professional license/accreditation. Contemporary Agrology practice demands proof of knowledge and capability. The OIA has a long history of respected professionals who have served the public interest with distinction. Recently, the OIA honoured three members who personify public trust and presented service pins, including 50-year recognition.
Doug yungblut, P.ag. (Dist.) For over 30 years Doug has worked with multinational and Canadian companies
Jaye aikens, P.ag. (Dist.) Jaye’s career has focused on changing the culture of organizations through application of higher ethical standards, while maintaining business growth. In leading the Agricultural Credit Corporation (ACC), he has reinvigorated the role and reputation of ACC nationally and provincially. His professional accreditation has contributed to a level of trust and credibility in the marketplace that has resulted in strategic alliances and enhanced programs for agriculture producers across Canada. Jaye is driven by a professional approach and serves as a tireless advocate for professional qualification. Jaye Aikens, P.Ag. is a most worthy recipient of the Distinguished designation in Agrology practice.
Raphael adegboye, P.ag., Memorial Distinguished young agrologist award, 2016
in the animal health, biotechnology and animal nutrition sectors. His accomplishments as a feed industry nutritionist resulted in new production technologies and optimization of home grown forages for the feed industry. He also spearheaded research
Raphael
into the use of biotin in dairy cattle to
never let his
prevent hoof disease and improve milk
employment
production. He has managed countless
barriers impede his career objectives.
research trials across North America
He genuinely appreciates what his
and provided nutritional support to feed
professional designation has done for
companies operating across Canada.
him, the value of mentorship, and the
Today, he is working to obtain licenses
importance of being part of a respected
to grant the ability to sell insect protein
group of professionals who are held
to Canadian farmers for use as feed.
to higher standards. He practices the
Acknowledged for his innovation,
principles of dedication, commitment,
community leadership and governance
integrity and accountability and
roles he is also admired for his unwavering
now helps others who aspire to these
support for the agricultural industry in
professional accreditation benchmarks.
Ontario and across Canada. Doug is a
He has created increased visibility for
most worthy recipient of the Distinguished
the P.Ag. designation and the profession
designation in Agrology practice.
of agriculture across the province. Character, experience, accomplishment
50 year OIA service pins were presented
and service to the profession of
to David Hume, P.Ag., Dan Rose, P.Ag. Sr.
Agrology, the OIA is pleased to award
Dist., Lyle Vanclief, P.Ag. Sr. Dist., Wayne
Raphael with the Cheryl Somerville
Martin, P.Ag., Ken McGregor, P.Ag. Sr.,
Distinguished Young Agrologist Award
John Oliver, P.Ag. Sr. and Ralph Winslade,
for 2016.
P.Ag. Sr.
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