The Eastern Bison Association (EBA) serves as a vital hub for bison producers across the eastern United States and fosters a strong community within this significant bison ranching region. Recognizing the diverse needs of bison farmers, the EBA takes a comprehensive approach to the bison industry, addressing everything from navigating the bison meat marketplace to ensuring optimal herd health management and promoting sustainable bison practices.
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The EBA facilitates the exchange of bison breeding stock and best practices in raising bison through robust knowledge networks, contributing to continuous herd improvement. Our reach extends beyond regional borders, fostering collaboration among bison ranchers nationally and even internationally, leveraging shared knowledge and innovative research to benefit all involved in American bison production.
Eastern Bison Association: Strength in Regional Representation
​The Eastern Bison Association (EBA) operates as a strategically organized regional entity, structured into three key regions that collectively represent a diverse membership spanning twelve core states, with representation extending beyond. This regional framework ensures focused support and tailored resources for bison producers across different geographical areas. Recognizing the evolving needs of the bison industry, the EBA proactively evaluates its regional structure every three years, demonstrating a commitment to adaptability and effective member representation.
Region 1:
Bison of the Northeast States
Region 1 encompasses the Northeast, bringing together the bison farmers of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont. This region benefits from a shared understanding of the Northeastern climate and market dynamics for raising bison and distributing bison meat.
Region 2:
Delaware to West Virginia and Ohio
Region 2 covers the United States from Delaware to West Virginia, serving the bison ranchers of Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, Ohio, Virginia, and West Virginia. This region represents a significant area for bison ranching, fostering collaboration and the exchange of best practices in herd health management and sustainable bison production.
Region 3:
Representing Bison Across the Nation
Region 3 was thoughtfully created to provide dedicated representation for EBA members residing in all other states beyond the core twelve. This inclusive approach ensures that bison producers across the broader United States have a voice within the association, fostering a national network dedicated to the advancement of the American bison and the bison industry as a whole. This regional structure empowers the EBA to address both the specific needs of its core eastern membership and the broader interests of the national bison farming community.
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Eastern Bison Association: Advancing the Bison Industry in the East
​The EBA is dedicated to addressing the needs of the eastern bison producer through education, research, and the marketing of bison products. The EBA, through its code of ethics, promotes integrity and honesty of the bison producer to provide outstanding quality bison products to the consumer.
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Our impact hinges on your support. Your generous donation fuels the initiatives that propel the industry forward. With your contribution, you invest in the future of the eastern bison industry. You pave the way for sustainable ranching practices, ensuring generations to come enjoy the bounty of this iconic American legacy.