HYFA Spring Scholarships

In 2024, the Hereford Youth Foundation of America awarded more than $200,000 of scholarships to deserving National Junior Hereford Association members. Don’t miss your opportunity to expand your educational opportunities through the spring scholarship program. Spring scholarship applications are due April 15.

Grow With Us

The Hereford Youth Foundation of America invites you to join our journey to better the next generation.

Hereford Youth Foundation of America

Encourage, recognize and reward the development of life skills and values in the next generation of leaders by providing education, scholarship and leadership opportunities for Hereford Youth.

Build the Future

HYFA supports the programs and activities that not only benefit the Hereford breed today but also helps establish the future of the Hereford breed for tomorrow’s youth. Thank you for your continued support of Hereford youth and research.

Foundation 1 Campaign

The Foundation 1 Campaign was initiated by Sierra Ranches, Modesto, Calif., with the intent that 1% of the proceeds of their fall production sale were donated to HYFA. Other farms, ranches and programs have joined the campaign over the years to continue this growth for the next generation. Learn about upcoming sales participating in the event and more information.

Foundation 1 Store

All proceeds from the Foundation 1 Store support the Hereford Youth Foundation of America. With pillars supporting scholarship, education, leadership and research the next generation will lead our industry with generous support from our sponsors.
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The Four Pillars

These four pillars are the motivation behind all fundraising efforts, creating and developing growth in the next generation of Hereford breeders and cultivating leaders who will be instruments in next steps in research for the industry.

Scholarships

The Hereford Youth Foundation of America (HYFA) and National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) work together to provide opportunities for our breed’s future leaders so that they may excel in their college and career paths, strengthening this industry and the breed.

Scholarships

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Leadership

Through the Faces of Leadership Conference made possible by the Coley-Malir Leadership Endowment young leaders are exposed to opportunities in the industry and the conference cultivates communication skills, encourage working in team settings and focus on individual development.

Committed to Leadership

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Education

The foundation holds fast to their mission of scholarship, leadership and education by providing programs that not only showcase the junior’s talents, but build leaders and prepare them for a bright future in the beef industry and beyond.

Education at the Forefront

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Research

The Hereford Research Foundation was established in 2009 as a division of the Hereford Youth Foundation of America, a 501(c) 3 not-for-profit organization, to support breed improvement projects outside the scope of the American Hereford Association (AHA) budget.

Hereford Research Division

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Memorial contributions can be made to the Hereford Youth Foundation of America in honor of anyone.

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Faith. Hope. Renewal.🌿

Easter brings the promise of new life, and at HYFA, we celebrate the bright future of Hereford youth.

Faith. Hope. Renewal.🌿

Easter brings the promise of new life, and at HYFA, we celebrate the bright future of Hereford youth.
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𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗱𝘂𝗲 𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬!

Make sure to get your applications in for the HYFA Spring Scholarships. Each year HYFA awards more than $200,000 in scholarships, and more than $40,000 will be awarded this summer during the VitaFerm Junior National Hereford Expo.

Apply today - https://herefordyouthfoundation.submittable.com/submit

𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗱𝘂𝗲 𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬!

Make sure to get your applications in for the HYFA Spring Scholarships. Each year HYFA awards more than $200,000 in scholarships, and more than $40,000 will be awarded this summer during the VitaFerm Junior National Hereford Expo.

Apply today – herefordyouthfoundation.submittable.com/submit
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Education in action.

The NJHA Fed Steer Shootout Field Day wrapped up in Scott City, Kansas, where junior and adult members gathered for a weekend centered around one of HYFA’s core pillars — education. The event delivered valuable insight and experience, all aimed at equipping the next generation of leaders with the tools to succeed.

HYFA is proud to support opportunities that challenge, educate, and inspire the future of the beef industry.

Education in action.

The NJHA Fed Steer Shootout Field Day wrapped up in Scott City, Kansas, where junior and adult members gathered for a weekend centered around one of HYFA’s core pillars — education. The event delivered valuable insight and experience, all aimed at equipping the next generation of leaders with the tools to succeed.

HYFA is proud to support opportunities that challenge, educate, and inspire the future of the beef industry.
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Focused on educating the future generation ✨

This weekend, National Junior Hereford Association members from across the country are gathering in Scott City, Kan., for the Fed Steer Shootout Field Day— an experience that brings classroom lessons to life. From cattle feeding to carcass evaluation, participants will gain valuable insight into the beef industry, preparing them to be informed leaders of tomorrow.

Focused on educating the future generation ✨

This weekend, National Junior Hereford Association members from across the country are gathering in Scott City, Kan., for the Fed Steer Shootout Field Day— an experience that brings classroom lessons to life. From cattle feeding to carcass evaluation, participants will gain valuable insight into the beef industry, preparing them to be informed leaders of tomorrow.
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