PGG Wrightson IHC Calf & Rural Scheme
The PGG Wrightson IHC Calf & Rural Scheme combines the efforts and generosity of farmers with New Zealand’s largest rural supply company to raise funds for New Zealanders with an intellectual disability.
The scheme includes all types of livestock. Anyone can pledge animals to be sold at auction through PGG Wrightson’s livestock trading network.
To find out more read the latest Calf & Rural Scheme newsletter
About the Calf & Rural Scheme
Launched in 1984, the Calf Scheme is a vital fundraiser – more than 6000 animals are donated annually raising over $1.4 million. Rural families rely on IHC and our service arm IDEA Services. In many of these communities IHC is often the only organisation providing crucial support for people with an intellectual disability and their families.
How does it work?
Farmers raise one or more animals until they are weaned. We give you a numbered ear tag to identify your IHC animal. The animals are then sold at a weaner sale through the PGG Wrightson livestock trading network. Or you can donate a virtual animal or the amount of the average price at the sale – its easy!
Would you like to join the scheme?
Submit the online Calf & Rural Scheme pledge form or contact IHC Fundraising on 0800 746 444 or national.fundraising@ihc.org.nz
To find out more call or email our coordinators:
Phone: 0800 442 886
Email: calfandrural@ihc.org.nz
Sponsors
PGG Wrightson is the principal sponsor of the Calf & Rural Scheme. Its financial sponsorship goes toward the costs of running the scheme, and its expert livestock advice, support and networks are central to the success of the scheme.
Allflex, the international livestock identification company, provides the scheme with ear tags. Allflex also sponsors the Top Pen competition for dairy farmers whose calves achieve the top prices in their regions.
Volkswagen New Zealand supports the scheme by providing two 4WD vehicles for the coordinators to promote the scheme and to travel the long distances in the North and the South Islands.
Peach Teats, the company that supplies calf feeders, donate ‘Peach Teat’ lollies to say thank you to farmers who donate to the scheme.
