NCOBA History

The NCOBA was formed in 1992. It is a non-profit corporation and operates under a set of member approved by-laws. The Board of Directors consist of nine members, including officers and at-large members. The board members are elected by the regular members of the NCOBA. Annual elections are held in November.

The purpose of NCOBA is to promote interest in ratite breeding, to educate, and to develop the industry in the state. In an effort to achieve these goals, the association provides the following to its members:

• informative quartely meetings
• quarterly newsletters
• annual seminars
• workshops
• discount for seminars and workshops
• networking
• a livrary of tapes and books
• member support and education
• and addressing legislative issues.

The NCOBA has developed a working relationship with the NC Department of Agriculture, NC State University, Department of Poultry Science, School of Veterinary Medicine, and the NC Agricultural Extension Service, and Goodness Grows in NC. It is an affiliate of the American Ostrich Association.

The North Carolina Ostrich Breeders Association welcomes your interest in this alternative agriculture as we provide the NEW RED MEAT OF THE 21ST CENTURY.