CHB Mission* To encourage the preservation, growth and overall welfare of heritage breeds
* To be the vehicle that allows the public, both rural and urban, to recognize the strengths, values and relevance that heritage breeds possess in today's marketplace * To demonstrate the benefits of heritage breeds through public awareness campaigns, which are designed to educate as well as offer the opportunity to become proactive in the conservation of heritage breeds |
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Who We Are
Canadian Heritage Breeds Association is a non-profit society made up of individuals who share a common objective - the preservation of heritage breeds of poultry and livestock, many of which are now threatened with extinction.
What We Do
Our mandate is "Conservation through Education".
Shows: Every year CHB organizes at least two poultry shows, and has more recently begun to host dairy goat shows. Poultry and livestock shows are an excellent public forum to showcase and promote the dazzling and diverse assortment of chickens, turkeys, geese and ducks, as well as several breeds of goats. These exhibits also provide opportunities for people interested in breeding to connect one-on-one with top breeders.
Information: We compile and distribute quarterly newsletters to inform and inspire members. We conduct interviews with successful breeders to facilitate the sharing of their valuable knowledge and the insights they have gained through experience. CHB offers social media resources and networking opportunities to anyone interested in learning more and connecting with others in the world of heritage livestock.
Support: CHB strives to encourage and support heritage breed advocates through educational seminars and hands-on workshops. Our members provide youth and family mentoring, and we partner with other organizations such as agricultural societies and 4-H to lend our support to their members and programs.
Promotion: We present displays of animals and printed materials at public venues to demonstrate the diversity of heritage breeds to both urban and rural people.
Shows: Every year CHB organizes at least two poultry shows, and has more recently begun to host dairy goat shows. Poultry and livestock shows are an excellent public forum to showcase and promote the dazzling and diverse assortment of chickens, turkeys, geese and ducks, as well as several breeds of goats. These exhibits also provide opportunities for people interested in breeding to connect one-on-one with top breeders.
Information: We compile and distribute quarterly newsletters to inform and inspire members. We conduct interviews with successful breeders to facilitate the sharing of their valuable knowledge and the insights they have gained through experience. CHB offers social media resources and networking opportunities to anyone interested in learning more and connecting with others in the world of heritage livestock.
Support: CHB strives to encourage and support heritage breed advocates through educational seminars and hands-on workshops. Our members provide youth and family mentoring, and we partner with other organizations such as agricultural societies and 4-H to lend our support to their members and programs.
Promotion: We present displays of animals and printed materials at public venues to demonstrate the diversity of heritage breeds to both urban and rural people.
Why Is This Important?
* Heritage livestock and poultry are the perfect alternative for non-commercial farmers and families interested in self-sustainable alternatives
* These animals allow producers to capitalize on unique and niche markets
* Protecting genetic resources and survival traits is a crucial strategy for ensuring future food supplies
* Heritage breeds are a living link to our agricultural history and culture
* Traditional livestock breeds are rapidly disappearing from the rural North American landscape, but keeping a current census of numbers is difficult. Some are on the verge of extinction, and are in desperate need of saving.
* These animals allow producers to capitalize on unique and niche markets
* Protecting genetic resources and survival traits is a crucial strategy for ensuring future food supplies
* Heritage breeds are a living link to our agricultural history and culture
* Traditional livestock breeds are rapidly disappearing from the rural North American landscape, but keeping a current census of numbers is difficult. Some are on the verge of extinction, and are in desperate need of saving.
How You Can Help
If these goals resonate with you, please consider becoming a CHB member. We strive to keep the annual fees low, but they do comprise a major part of our annual operating budget. It's also important for you to know that 100% of membership fees go directly towards CHB programs, shows and related expenses. There are no paid positions in this organization - it is completely run by volunteers - so there are no administrative staff wages to pay.
There are no expectations associated with membership and your privacy is respected. Be part of CHB's ongoing efforts of ensuring the continuation of these precious genetics for future generations!
There are no expectations associated with membership and your privacy is respected. Be part of CHB's ongoing efforts of ensuring the continuation of these precious genetics for future generations!