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THE NJHA EXCLUSIVE |
The National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) is one of the largest, strongest and most active junior cattle programs in the country with more than 4,200 active junior members. News and details about the NJHA, specifically designed for the NJHA State Advisor or State Officer, are within this NJHA Exclusive. |
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VITAFERM JUNIOR NATIONAL HEREFORD EXPO
THE GRAND DADDY OF 'EM ALL |
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Any forms required to be submitted by advisors in regards to the 2024 JNHE require a passcode. The passcode is JNHE24. |
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PLEASE SUPPLY STATE INFORMATION |
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We are in the final days for state information to be collected. State officer information, state advisor contacts and more, helps the NJHA be better prepared for your events and keep you informed throughout the year. Fill out the form below so the NJHA can keep your state organization up to date throughout the year, and keep our office records current.
Please fill out the following form by May 3rd. |
| State Contact Form |
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NJHA BOARD OF DIRECTORS |
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Twelve outstanding Hereford juniors serve each year on the NJHA Board of Directors. Every year four board members are elected to three-year terms at the annual membership meeting which is held in conjunction with the Junior National Hereford Expo. During their term, directors develop and implement programs and events that serve junior Hereford members from across the nation.
As an advisor, it is required that a nomination is submitted for a candidate from your state to be eligible to run. Applications must be submitted by the junior and nominations must be submitted by the advisor by June 1. |
| NJHA Board of Directors Application |
| State Advisor Nomination Form |
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ENTRIES ARE OPEN |
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The 25th Anniversary of the VitaFerm® Junior National Hereford Expo will be held in Grand Island, Neb., July 6-12, as Hereford juniors celebrate The Grand Daddy of Em All. Entries are open for all cattle and contests.
Early Bird Entry Deadline: May 15
Final Entry Deadline: June 1
For questions about the cattle entry process, please reach out to Bailey Clanton at bclanton@hereford.org. |
| Cattle Entries |
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OUTSIDE OF THE SHOWRING |
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Entries for all contests held in conjunction with the 2024 JNHE are open and the NJHA is excited to welcome all members to participate in educational contests and programs during the 25th JNHE.
Rules for all contests have been updated and adjusted to encourage involvement and success for our junior members.
Entry Deadline: June 1
For questions about the contests and educational portions of the JNHE, please reach out to Chloé Durian at cdurian@hereford.org.
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| Register/Enter for Contests |
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SHOW YOUR SUPPORT – GRAND DRIVE TO 25 DIVISION SALE |
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The NJHA Board is excited to unveil the Grand Drive to 25 Division Sale that is happening right now on Sale Day. All division lots are available in a buy it now format and the NJHA board appreciates everyone’s support of their final fundraising effort leading up to the big event in Grand Island. |
| Grand Drive to 25 Division Sale |
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TUNE IN TO
THE JUNIOR HEREFORD SHOW |
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The Junior Hereford Show encourages NJHA members to Learn. Lead. and Achieve. If you have an interest in Hereford cattle and improving yourself as a leader, producer or an individual, then this is meant for your ears. |
| The Junior Hereford Show |
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The Advantage Newsletter |
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The Advantage Newsletter is the official voice of the NJHA and is produced two times per year. The Spring newsletter features the Junior National Hereford Expo entry information and the Fall newsletter highlights the yearly events. The Advantage Newsletter is written and produced by the NJHA board and contains valuable information for active junior members. |
| Spring 2024 Advantage Newsletter |
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LIVESTOCK MARKETEERS AG SCHOLARSHIP |
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For the first time, The Livestock Marketeers Ag Scholarship will be awarded to a young person who is interested in the livestock marketing business and will be open to all college-aged students in all beef breeds including, but not limited to, Angus, Charolais, Gelbvieh, Hereford, Maine-Anjou and Shorthorn.
DEADLINE: June 1, 2024 |
| Livestock Marketeers Ag Scholarship Application |
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