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 4,400 active junior members. News and details about the NJHA, specifically designed for the NJHA State Advisor or State Officer, are within this NJHA Exclusive.

Entries are open for the 2025 JNHE in Louisville, Ky., July 12-18, with the early bird deadline marked for May 15 and final entry and ownership deadline of June 1. We are so excited to welcome Hereford families from across the country to join us for the event of the summer, but first we encourage you to complete the JNHE Entry Check list to ensure all of your entries are in order.

Show rules, judges, contest information and a tentative schedule are all available at the JNHE Resource page. Check in often to find all the details and information you need as you prepare for your trip.

BEYOND THE SHOWRING

The entries for all contests held in conjunction with the 2025 JNHE are open and the NJHA is excited to welcome all members to participate in educational contests and programs during the JNHE. 

The NJHA Board is excited to announce the newest oral reasons contest for senior members that will be held in conjunction with the livestock judging contest. For the first time NJHA members will be able to hone their livestock evaluation and reasoning skills by presenting two pairs of oral reasons detailing the logic behind their class placing. This contest will be scored separately from the judging contest and takes the place of the Sales Academy contest that was held in the past.

In an effort to keep contest engagement high, the NJHA Board has made some necessary improvements to the marketing and speech contests, so please check out all the changes online and be prepared as we get ready to showcase your talents in Louisville.

Through educational programs at the JNHE, Hereford youth have the opportunity to gain invaluable skills that will enable them to become self-directing, educated leaders in today’s world. Rules for all contests have been updated and adjusted to encourage involvement and success for our junior members. 

BOOK YOUR HOTEL ROOM TODAY

Hotel rooms are still available at the block rate set aside through the JNHE at the newly remodeled Crown Plaza Louisville Airport, directly across the street from the grounds. In order to book with the group rate, you must use the link below.

BOLD ideas. BOLD voices. Unstoppable momentum.The 2025 BOLD Leadership Conference was truly one for the books. This incredible class of juniors is more than ready to make their mark—across their states, regions and the nation. The NJHA can’t wait to see how they apply the leadership and career skills they’ve gained to shape the future of the industry. 

Watch the full video above and learn more about the event and the conference.

An industry-leading program powered by the next generation’s enthusiasm. The NJHA Fed Steer Shootout Field Day has become a cornerstone event for the NJHA, offering participants the opportunity to engage with industry leaders, gain hands-on insight into the cattle feeding sector and connect with juniors from across the country.

From classroom sessions to real-world learning at HRC Feed Yards, it was a weekend full of education, inspiration and unforgettable experiences. 

DO YOU HAVE A JUNIOR WITH A UNIQUE STORY?

Do you have a NJHA member in your state or region who has a unique story? Is it something that the entire American Hereford Association (AHA) membership would be inspired to read about in the Hereford World magazine? If you do, please email Sydnee Shive at sshive@hereford.org and tell her about your junior. They might just be highlighted in this nation-wide publication and featured in the September issue.