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.
Every leader starts with someone who believes in their potential and investing in potential means supporting the next generation of Hereford leaders as they pursue their educational goals and make an impact far beyond the classroom.
HYFA scholarships are designed to help you take the next step toward your future.
🎓 Scholarship applications are due Sept. 1. Don’t miss your opportunity to invest in yourself and your future.
Apply Today – herefordyouthfoundation.submittable.com/submit
100 National Junior Hereford Association members from 25 states came together last week in Boise, Idaho, for an unforgettable week of growth at the 2026 Faces of Leadership Conference.
From hands-on leadership workshops and industry tours to meaningful conversations with business professionals and lifelong friendships, these young "Leaders on the Rise" gained the skills, confidence and connections that will shape their futures. None of it would have been possible without the support of our volunteers, speakers, hosts and industry partners such as Colyer Herefords & Angus. A special reccognition to the Coley-Malir Leadership Endowment, whose commitment to leadership development continues to create life-changing opportunities for Hereford youth by helping make this conference possible every year.
Thank you to everyone who invested their time, talents and resources to make this conference a success. Together, we’re building confident leaders and strengthening the future of the Hereford breed—one experience at a time.
Wednesday at the #herefordmasters — a view unlike any other. ⛳️
Honoring a legacy of excellence. ⛳️
Presented during The Hereford Masters in Madison, the Bob Norton Excellence Award recognizes former National Junior Hereford Association members who exemplify Bob Norton’s unmatched work ethic, passion for life and unwavering commitment to youth in the Hereford industry.
Congratulations to Mark and Kirbie Sims of Elgin, Okla., recipients of the 2026 Bob Norton Excellence Award. From their years as junior exhibitors to their continued leadership and dedication to the Hereford breed, Mark and Kirbie embody the values this award was created to celebrate.
Thank you to VitaFerm® for continuing Bob Norton’s legacy.
