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JNHE INSIDER — JULY 8

"Live From Louisville"


The Hereford family is ready to be "Live from Louisville" in just a few short days as the 2025 VitaFerm Junior National Hereford Expo descends on the city of Louisville, Ky., July 12-18.


Please read this email carefully and ensure that all details leading up to the JNHE are complete and that you are prepared for the biggest event of the summer. If you are aware of any scratches from any events at the JNHE, including contests or cattle, please make sure to fill out the JNHE scratch form.

JNHE Resources
JNHE Scratch Form

JNHE MOVE IN DETAILS AND UPDATED PROCESS

TACK MOVE-IN NOW BEGINS AT 9 A.M.

Due to ongoing construction at the Kentucky Exposition Center (KEC), our team has been working closely with KEC staff to ensure a smooth and efficient arrival process for all JNHE exhibitors. To kick off “Live From Louisville” on a high note and allow extra time for arrivals, we will open the gates at 9 a.m. on Saturday, July 12, at which time tack trailers may begin unloading into the barns.


We’ve secured additional utility vehicles and are incredibly grateful for the many Kentucky volunteers helping to streamline this process.


IMPORTANT REMINDER

This early move-in is for tack trailers ONLY. Cattle may not arrive before 6 p.m. on Saturday evening. All cattle must first complete the required veterinary check in Lot V, located across the street from Gate 1. The state veterinarian's office will be on-site to handle all health paperwork and cattle inspections as

trailers arrive.

Stay tuned next week for arrival maps and detailed information on what to expect when you arrive. We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we navigate the ongoing construction at KEC. We look forward to welcoming you soon.

JNHE STALLING INFORMATION

STALLING DETAILS

Please use the file below to see the rules and information regarding the type of stalls you will receive in Louisville. Details include stalling, tie-outs and bedding. Each animal has been allotted 4.34' per animal entered.


Stalling Map
Stalling Information

JNHE ORDER & FINALISTS

For those hitting the high notes in on-site contests at the JNHE —  your performance order has officially been released.


 Finalists for the Future Professionals Contest have also been named, and their time to take the interview room is set. Best of luck to all juniors ready to rock the stage in these contests.


Any questions about the contests at the JNHE, please reach out to Chloé Durian, cdurian@hereford.org.


Please be sure to use the JNHE Scratch form if you will not be attending or choosing to participate in these contests at the JNHE.

Contests & Education
Scratch Form

JNHE OPENING CEREMONIES

Exhibitors, mark your calendars for the Opening Ceremonies on Sunday, July 13th. State photos kick off at 5:15 PM, followed by the opening ceremonies at 6:00 PM. After, all exhibitors are invited to the JNHE Tailgate Party brought to you by Certified Hereford Beef, for a night of Live music and fun!


States will be called in groups to the backdrop for their photos according to the accompanying list. After they have taken their pictures they will line up inside of Broadbent Arena and will alternate sides as they make their Live entrance down the center.

STATE GROUP PHOTO ORDER

5:05 p.m.

Wyoming, West Virginia, Washington, Virginia

5:10 p.m.

Tennessee, Texas, South Carolina, Oregon

5:15 p.m.

 Ohio, North Dakota, North Carolina, New York, New Mexico, New Jersey

5:20 p.m.

New England, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota

5:25 p.m.

Idaho, Louisiana, Georgia, South Dakota, Alabama

5:30 p.m.

Kentucky, Illinois, Iowa

5:35 p.m.

Nebraska, California/Nevada, Missouri, Pennsylvania

5:40 p.m.

Mississippi, Kansas, Oklahoma

5:45 p.m.

Canada, Arkansas, Montana, Colorado

5:50 p.m.

Wisconsin, Maryland

FUEL THE SHOW

— FEED STORE —

Feeders Supply has all your feed and supply needs covered at the VitaFerm Junior National Hereford Expo — on-site daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Don’t miss a beat, stop by and stock up.

Available Products


Back by popular demand, the NJHA Alumni Gathering is open for a night of celebration while the Hereford family is "Live from Louisville." If you served on the American Junior Hereford Association, National Junior Polled Hereford Council or the National Junior Hereford Association board of directors, make plans to come together on Wednesday, July 16 from 7-11 p.m.


Happening in the Presidential Suite at the Crown Plaza Louisville Airport, we're excited to bring alumni leaders back together in Louisville.

The VitaFerm® Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE) provides an opportunity for competition of junior members and their cattle projects, along with plenty of events for the entire family.


Schedules, contest rules and details for the 2025 JNHE can all be found at the JNHE Resources page.


If you are looking for the dates for a state or regional show, or other dates and deadlines during the busy summer, make sure to look at the AHA digital calendar.

JNHE Resources
Calendar of Events

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