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.

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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.

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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.

The Foundation 1 Campaign

Grow With Us

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

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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.

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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.

Memorials

Today is Sale Day!🤩

The Western States Hereford Sale, hosting offerings by Brumley Farms and the newly added lot offered by Cruz Colyer and The Bill King Ranch happens TONIGHT at 4 p.m. PT at the Reno Livestock Event Center, and will be broadcast live at LiveAuctions.TV. Supporting this sale and the lots dedicated to HYFA, helps support the pillars of scholarship, leadership, education and research that the foundation has built itself upon.

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‘Tis the Season of Giving and Christmas has come a little early for the Hereford Youth Foundation of America. Just added to the Western States Hereford Sale is a flush on Cruz Colyer’s Grand Champion Owned Female in yesterday’s junior show.

C 88X Sancho Lass 3022 was slapped 4th overall in the bred-and-owned female show at the 2024 Junior National Hereford Expo. Don’t miss this big time opportunity to get in on this powerful donor with proceeds benefitting Hereford youth and the Hereford Season of Giving. A big thanks to Cruz Colyer and The Bill King Ranch for their continued support of HYFA’s pillars.

The Western States Hereford Sale will begin at 4 p.m. PT and hosted on LiveAuctions.TV — liveauctions.tv/auction/4213/detail … See MoreSee Less

Making an impact for generations to come across scholarship, leadership, education and research.

Supporting the Western States Hereford Sale, helps support the Foundation 1 Campaign and the pillars that the foundation has built itself upon. Brumley Farms has already made their commitment, now it is up to others to make the same difference.

View the Sale Catalog here, orsd-web.s3.amazonaws.com/reno/web/f24herefordreno_salebook_final_web.pdf … See MoreSee Less

Unwrap opportunities for National Junior Hereford Association members🎁

Save the date and learn more about the 2024 Hereford 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/ … See MoreSee Less