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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Join other junior members from across the country who have benefitted from the different scholarships offered by HYFA each year. Applications for 2025 HYFA Spring Scholarships close on April 15 and will be awarded at the Junior National Hereford Expo this summer. 

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

Join other junior members from across the country who have benefitted from the different scholarships offered by HYFA each year. Applications for 2025 HYFA Spring Scholarships close on April 15 and will be awarded at the Junior National Hereford Expo this summer.

Apply today – herefordyouthfoundation.submittable.com/submit
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𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗞 𝗬𝗢𝗨!

From the Hereford Youth Foundation of America, the National Junior Hereford Association and the Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE), we cant thank the donors, supporters and buyers enough for one of the most successful Sale of Champions to date. Again, we thank everyone for the support and we cant wait to be Live from Louisville, July 12-18, 2025!

𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗞 𝗬𝗢𝗨!

From the Hereford Youth Foundation of America, the National Junior Hereford Association and the Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE), we can’t thank the donors, supporters and buyers enough for one of the most successful Sale of Champions to date. Again, we thank everyone for the support and we can’t wait to be "Live from Louisville," July 12-18, 2025!
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Champion genetics 🤝🏻 Supporting the JNHE

Genetics from champions in the Hereford showring are available for you to purchase for your own herd while supporting the event of the summer. If you want to support, but dont want to collect on these Hereford genetic opportunities, there are division and champion sponsorship opportunities available as well as the last of the commemorative wine bottles celebrating the 25th anniversary of the JNHE.

The bidding is hot and will close at 7 p.m. CT for extended bidding.

https://app.agsaleday.com/auctions/325/lots

Champion genetics 🤝🏻 Supporting the JNHE

Genetics from champions in the Hereford showring are available for you to purchase for your own herd while supporting the event of the summer. If you want to support, but don’t want to collect on these Hereford genetic opportunities, there are division and champion sponsorship opportunities available as well as the last of the commemorative wine bottles celebrating the 25th anniversary of the JNHE.

The bidding is hot and will close at 7 p.m. CT for extended bidding.

app.agsaleday.com/auctions/325/lots
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𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆!🎉

The 2025 Sale of Champions happens today with proceeds from this sale going straight back to ensuring that the Best of Barns Junior National Hereford Expo continues to be at the forefront for junior members and their families. Beyond the support of the JNHE, this sale allows you to continue to develop your own herd with genetics that are not traditionally available. 

Improve your own genetics and support today - https://app.agsaleday.com/auctions/325/lots

𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆!🎉

The 2025 Sale of Champions happens today with proceeds from this sale going straight back to ensuring that the Best of Barns Junior National Hereford Expo continues to be at the forefront for junior members and their families. Beyond the support of the JNHE, this sale allows you to continue to develop your own herd with genetics that are not traditionally available.

Improve your own genetics and support today – app.agsaleday.com/auctions/325/lots
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