IHC’s Calf & Rural Scheme has been raising money to support people with intellectual disabilities and their families in rural areas of New Zealand for 40 years.
You can pledge livestock and when they are sold the sale price is donated to IHC. Many farmers now choose to donate a virtual calf. This gift can be made as a one-off donation or a regular contribution.
Donating livestock to the scheme is simple:
If you aren’t able to send your calf, calves or other animals to sale with your own lot, IHC can pay to get them there, just let us know. It is then likely to be sold in a blended lot to get the best possible price.
Do you have some awesome farm photos? This is your moment to show them off!
The categories are:
Submit your entries online at www.ihc.org.nz/csphoto
Entries close Friday, 31 October 2025 at 4pm.
Winners will be decided by public vote – so keep an eye on our Facebook page in November for updates.
You can read about how kind donors to the Calf & Rural Scheme are helping people in rural communities in our IHC Calf & Rural Scheme newsletters.
IHC currently has canvassers visiting farms or telephoning to sign people up to the Calf & Rural Scheme.
If you have any questions, contact us at calf@ihc.org.nz or phone us on 0800 442 500.
IHC is very grateful for our sponsors support, and we thank PGG Wrightson in particular for their long and generous support.