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The Grand Olde Breed
Regional Affiliate of the American Highland Cattle Association (AHCA)
2025 NEHCA ANNUAL MEETING
September 13th, 2025
Meeting at:
THATCHER SHADOW FARM
5740 Gardner Road
Altamont, New York
Hey there, NEHCA Breeders! The NEHCA Annual Meeting is returning to New York after a 3-year wait. Come visit fellow NEHCA breeders on September 13th, 2025, at Thatcher Shadow Farm in Altamont, New York!
Why attend the 2025 NEHCA Annual Meeting & Gathering?!
-Learn about the latest news within our breed association, both regionally and nationally.
-Meet breeders near and far! Learn, share farm stories, & expand your agricultural network
-As a current NEHCA Member, cast your vote for the 2025 NEHCA Board of Directors election (must attend meeting in person to vote).
-Enjoy a farm tour and a beautiful lunch created by our generous host, Thatcher Shadow Farm!
-Attend educational agricultural lectures by our guest speakers!
-Enjoy the NEHCA silent auction: bring home farm equipment, highland merchandise, local crafts, & more! Proceeds benefit the Northeast Highland Cattle Association.
-Fun for ALL ages! Come solo, bring a friend, or the whole family, including the little ones! NEHCA gatherings are created to be enjoyed by all!
Interested in Highland Cattle?! Want to meet and network with breeders from across the northeast region? The NEHCA Annual Meeting is a great place to meet breeders in a relaxed setting without the hustle & bustle of shows.
2025 Annual Meeting & Fall Gathering Schedule:
RSVP Instructions:
Click the blue button below to access the online RSVP registration form:
The NEHCA Annual Meeting allows Highland breeders to gather from all over New England to share ideas about the current and future of our breed association. New to the breed? Come meet Highland breeders from all over New England!
The Annual Meeting is a wonderful opportunity to learn about northeast Highland happenings and to meet new regional members.
Whether you are new to the breed or an established breeder, the annual meeting is open to all, creating a fun opportunity to learn more about the breed.
Passionate about the Highland breed? Join other Highland breeders, together we continue to learn and teach others on agricultural knowledge gained throughout the years.
Nearby Lodging Options:
Thank you to the past NEHCA Annual Meeting farm hosts!
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2024 Mandico Cattle Company; Nottingham, NH
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2023 Willow Lane Farm; Harmony, ME
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2022 Ridgeville Farm; Canastota, NY
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2021 Hawkswood Farm; Middleboro, MA
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2019 Ledyard Farm; King Ferry, NY
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2018 Seawind Meadows, LLC: Dennis, MA
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2017 Double LL Farm: Booneville, NY
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2016 Bull Run Farm: Lehighton, PA
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2015 Star Lake Cattle Company: Springfield, NH, & Trafalgar Farm: North Pomfret, VT
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2013 Penn State University: State College, PA
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2012 Who's Hill Farm: Sunbury, PA
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2011 Oxbow Farm: Goshen, NH
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2010 Honesdale, PA
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2009 Rob Lowe Farm: Roxbury, CT
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2008 MAHA Spring Show: Mercer, PA
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2007 Ledyard Farm: King Ferry, NY
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2006 Glen Haven Farm: NY
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2003 Spring Flight Farm, LLC: Elmira, NY
Interested in Hosting a Future Annual Meeting?
Email: northeasthighlandcattle@hotmail.com
Bring NEHCA to your area of the Northeast!
The Annual Meeting changes location each year, making attendance easier for NEHCA members from various areas of our northern region.
Questions regarding hosting? Past farm hosts and the current NEHCA Board of Directors are great resources & contacts to answer various Annual Meeting questions.
We look forward to speaking with you!