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.
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.
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.
In 2025, 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. Fall scholarship applications are due Sept. 1 and will be awarded at the American Hereford Association (AHA) Annual Meeting & Educational Forum, held in Kansas City, Mo., during the HYFA Scholarship and Award Luncheon on October 23, 2026. Applicants are encouraged, but not required to be present to accept scholarships.
Junior members who participate in the NJHA Fed Steer Shootout program have access to a library of resources to learn about the
beef cattle feeding industry and what happens to the cattle after they move on from a cow-calf operation. A final portfolio project, for
those who wish to win scholarships and awards, as well as the title of junior member of the year is completed and presented on at the
American Hereford Association (AHA) Annual Meeting & Educational Forum.
By investing in the next generation, the program helps develop future breeders, strengthen the breed and support the long-term growth of the Hereford industry. Each year, select National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) or young American Hereford Association (AHA) members will be awarded a pregnant recipient female carrying elite Hereford genetics, along with two embryos of the same genetics. These genetics will be sourced from top donor females and matings provided by industry-leading breeders and partners. This opportunity will provide voung cattlemen and women with foundation genetics to begin or grow their Hereford herd, while also encouraging lona-term engagement in the breed.
Build Your Herd. Shape the Future. Ready to invest in your future and take the next step in building your Hereford herd?
🔗 Application Due Oct. 1 – herefordyouthfoundation.submittable.com/submit
More than a scholarship—an investment in the future.
Today is your last chance to apply for a HYFA scholarship. Every application represents an investment in the future of the Hereford breed, the beef industry and the next generation of leaders.
Don’t let this opportunity pass you by. Submit your application before the deadline and take the next step toward achieving your educational and leadership goals.
⏰ Applications close TODAY— herefordyouthfoundation.submittable.com/submit
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Show your Hereford pride wherever you go. From classic favorites to fresh new gear, find something that lets you represent the breed you love and carry the Hereford legacy with you. All funds brought from the Foundation 1 Store go straight back to the pillars of Scholarship, Leadership, Education and Research.
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🌟 Ready to build your herd? Applications are open for the Hereford Herd Builder Program.
Each recipient will receive a pregnant recipient female carrying elite Hereford genetics, plus two embryos from the same genetics — providing a valuable foundation to start or grow a Hereford herd.
This is more than an opportunity to add genetics to a herd. It’s an investment in future breeders, stronger herds and the long-term growth of the Hereford breed.
Application due Oct. 1 – herefordyouthfoundation.org/hereford-herd-builder-program/
