Why goats?
Vancouver Island is suitable for small, diverse farms or homesteads, and goats fit into this picture very well. Manageable on small acreages, from them we obtain milk, meat, and fibre. Goats are also great for 4-H projects, pack animals, and can make excellent companions for ourselves and other animals.
Goats have personality plus! To learn more about goats and the Vancouver Island Goat Association, click on the links at the top of the page.
Vancouver Island is suitable for small, diverse farms or homesteads, and goats fit into this picture very well. Manageable on small acreages, from them we obtain milk, meat, and fibre. Goats are also great for 4-H projects, pack animals, and can make excellent companions for ourselves and other animals.
Goats have personality plus! To learn more about goats and the Vancouver Island Goat Association, click on the links at the top of the page.
Who we are:
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VIGA has members from all over Vancouver Island as well as some of the Gulf Islands. We are a diverse lot, and represent a cross section of the dairy, fibre, meat, and companion goat population.
We meet several times a year at the homes of members up and down the Island. Our regular meetings provide us with the opportunity to network with other goat owners, and we welcome everyone from the experienced breeders to newcomers who are looking to connect with others to learn more about goat care. Mentoring new goat owners is one of our priorities. We usually cover a specific topic at the meeting, often with a presentation and discussion on such topics as kidding, nutrition, etc. The Vancouver Island Goat Association is incorporated under the Society Act of British Columbia. VIGA’s Mandate: ~ To increase public awareness of the value of goats and goat products in society; ~ To circulate information about breeds of goats and their care; ~ To encourage young people with their involvement in youth goat clubs (such as 4-H etc); ~ To promote and facilitate goat breed improvements. |
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News!
2019 MEETINGS All meetings are on a Sunday and start at 11 a.m. unless otherwise noted. January 20, Nanaimo - annual general meeting February 24, Nanoose – prenatal care, kidding and postnatal care March 16 (Saturday)., Fanny Bay – disbudding, tattooing etc. April 28, Duncan – website development for your farm May 19, noon, Nanaimo – showing June 23, Duncan – soapmaking September 15, Gabriola Island – breeding and buck care October 20,, Black Creek – veterinary topics November 17, Duncan – hoof trimming and foot care Email for information. Dairy Goat Judges Training Conference VIGA will host a Canadian Goat Society Dairy Goat Judges Training Conference in May, where current judges can renew their licenses, aspiring judges can obtain licenses, and anyone else can audit the course in order to learn a LOT about dairy goat conformation! May 18-20, Nanaimo, BC Email for information |
