The National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) is one of the country’s largest, strongest, and most active junior cattle programs. Over the years, members of this association have gone on to earn international and domestic respect as models for youth organizational success. The NJHA, through its extensive educational programs, continues to lay the foundation for the beef industry’s future leaders. The past traditions coupled with today’s board of directors’ energy have created a progressive approach to further develop a meaningful and educational association focus.
The young cattle feeders took center stage and were recognized for their efforts on Oct. 22 at the American Hereford Association’s (AHA) Annual Membership Meeting and Conference in Kansas City, Mo.
Contestants collected actual feed yard performance and carcass data on their pen of three and individual entries of Hereford and commercial Hereford-influenced steers while gaining comprehensive industry knowledge on topics such as animal health, nutrition, and marketing.