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:
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.
In the past we have met 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.
*This has now changed to monthly "Zoom" meetings, because of the Covid-19 pandemic. We will get back to in-person meetings as soon as we are able!
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.
In the past we have met 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.
*This has now changed to monthly "Zoom" meetings, because of the Covid-19 pandemic. We will get back to in-person meetings as soon as we are able!
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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**NEW!!** Goat Gab - a time to just chat goats 2021 Sessions: Sunday evenings at 7 pm March 28th April 25th May 30th potential summer break September 26th October 24th November 28th |
News!
2021 MEETINGS All meetings are on a Sunday and start at 11 a.m. via UberConference unless otherwise stated February 21st Monthly Meeting March 21st Monthly Meeting Topic: Milking, udder care, and milk testing April 18th Monthly Meeting Topic: Hay testing and hay analysis > next meeting: May 16th Monthly Meeting Topic (change): How to take Great Goat Pictures June 20th Monthly Meeting Topic: Breeding and herd management, what's your plan? July: NO Meeting August: NO Meeting September 19th Monthly Meeting Topic: Buck selection and care prior to breeding October 17th Monthly Meeting Topic: Winter nutrition / how many animals do you want to take through winter? November 21st Monthly Meeting Topic: Carcass evaluation, meat cutting, and recipe exchange December: NO Meeting January 16th 2022: Annual General Meeting Election of new Executive |