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. This summer marked a $2 million milestone given out in scholarships to Hereford youth.
Save the date and learn more about the 2024 Season of Giving, Dec. 18-20, and see how the campaign makes an impact on the future, herefordyouthfoundation.org/campaigns-in-action/hereford-season-of-giving/
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‘Tis the Season of Giving🎁
Join us this season as we come together to make a difference in scholarship, leadership, research and education during the 2024 Hereford Season of Giving, Dec. 18-20.
Thanks to an outpouring of support from Hereford breeders, donors and friends, HYFA generated an amazing $284,000, during the 2023 event with funds going straight to work building all of HYFA’s pillars.
Learn more about the 2024 Season of Giving and see how you can help impact the future this season. herefordyouthfoundation.org/campaigns-in-action/hereford-season-of-giving/
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⭐HONORING A PIVOTAL MEMBER OF THE FOUNDATION⭐
Steve Folkman, Ixonia, Wis., was awarded a bronze bull in recognition of his service to the Hereford Youth Foundation of America (HYFA) as his retirement from the board of directors was announced during the 2024 American Hereford Association (AHA) Annual Meeting and Conference in Kansas City, Mo., on Oct. 25.
Folkman’s involvement since joining the board has continued to make opportunities for NJHA members possible, where his leadership was instrumental to the success of the Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE) and most importantly, the JNHE Oversight Committee and the Growing a Lasting Legacy Campaign that was put into place to ensure the sustainability of future JNHE’s and leadership events for generations to come.
Read the full press release here, herefordyouthfoundation.org/hereford-honors-a-pivotal-member-of-the-foundation/
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Unlocking potential, one scholarship at a time🔓
NJHA members received $165,500 in scholarships at the HYFA Scholarship Presentation and National Junior Hereford Association Awards Luncheon during the 2024 American Hereford Association Annual Meeting. Those that were in attendance were recognized on stage and received a commemorative plaque for their achievements. Congratulations to each of these hard working juniors and good luck in your future education and careers.
To learn more about the HYFA scholarships offered and past recipients, herefordyouthfoundation.org/pillars…/scholarships/
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