Hereford Season of GIving

The Hereford Season of Giving, hosted by HYFA and Hereford Research Foundation (HRF), is back and will be hosted Dec. 18-20. Three days in December will be dedicated to the next generation, as we continue to unwrap and match gifts made possible by donors of all sizes.

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

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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

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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.

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Every future needs a firm Foundation. Together, the Hereford Youth Foundation of America is continuing to develop and sustain the future of the Hereford breed.

Every future needs a firm Foundation.

Together, the Hereford Youth Foundation of America is continuing to develop and sustain the future of the Hereford breed. … See MoreSee Less

The torch may be passed, but the mission stays the same🔥 We’d like to thank Joe Rickabaugh, retiring American Hereford Association (AHA) director of seedstock marketing, as he moves into retirement. Through his tenure at the AHA, Joe has been involved in countless sales, Junior National Hereford Expo’s and given his time back to youth and the mission of HYFA. We’re thankful to the legacy Joe has left, and are excited to pass along to the next as Kane Aegerter steps into this new role with a similar passion for both the breed and the next generation.

The torch may be passed, but the mission stays the same🔥

We’d like to thank Joe Rickabaugh, retiring American Hereford Association (AHA) director of seedstock marketing, as he moves into retirement. Through his tenure at the AHA, Joe has been involved in countless sales, Junior National Hereford Expo’s and given his time back to youth and the mission of HYFA.

We’re thankful to the legacy Joe has left, and are excited to pass along to the next as Kane Aegerter steps into this new role with a similar passion for both the breed and the next generation. … See MoreSee Less

Today is Sale Day! The Hereford Night in OKC Sale happens today, hosted in the Super Barn Sale Arena at Cattlemens Congress at 6 p.m. CT. Chapman Land and Cattle is generously partnering with the Hereford Research Foundation (HRF), a subsidiary of the Hereford Youth Foundation of America. 1/3 of the proceeds of Lot 8 will go towards the HRF, helping to build the pillars of HYFA stronger than ever before. Learn more about Lot 8 and the Hereford Night in OKC Sale - https://issuu.com/buyhereford/docs/herefordnightokc2025_lr?fr=xKAE9_zU1NQ

Today is Sale Day!

The Hereford Night in OKC Sale happens today, hosted in the Super Barn Sale Arena at Cattlemen’s Congress at 6 p.m. CT.

Chapman Land and Cattle is generously partnering with the Hereford Research Foundation (HRF), a subsidiary of the Hereford Youth Foundation of America. 1/3 of the proceeds of Lot 8 will go towards the HRF, helping to build the pillars of HYFA stronger than ever before.

Learn more about Lot 8 and the Hereford Night in OKC Sale – issuu.com/buyhereford/docs/herefordnightokc2025_lr?fr=xKAE9_zU1NQ … See MoreSee Less

Selling in OKC! No stranger to supporting the next generation and breed improvement, our friends at Chapman Land and Cattle have stepped up to help advance breed research projects happening at the American Hereford Association. Built around the strong fundamentals of the Hereford breed with correct, sound and a functional easy keeping type of cattle, the Chapman program is a sure bet when looking for your next donor to flush. Lot 8 in the Hereford Night in OKC Sale on Jan. 10, will be selling the right to one IVF or conventional flush of the female of your choice. 1/3 of the proceeds will go to the Hereford Research Foundation. Learn more about Lot 8 and the Hereford Night in OKC Sale - https://issuu.com/buyhereford/docs/herefordnightokc2025_lr?fr=xKAE9_zU1NQ

Selling in OKC! No stranger to supporting the next generation and breed improvement, our friends at Chapman Land and Cattle have stepped up to help advance breed research projects happening at the American Hereford Association.

Built around the strong fundamentals of the Hereford breed with correct, sound and a functional easy keeping type of cattle, the Chapman program is a sure bet when looking for your next donor to flush.

Lot 8 in the Hereford Night in OKC Sale on Jan. 10, will be selling the right to one IVF or conventional flush of the female of your choice. 1/3 of the proceeds will go to the Hereford Research Foundation.

Learn more about Lot 8 and the Hereford Night in OKC Sale – issuu.com/buyhereford/docs/herefordnightokc2025_lr?fr=xKAE9_zU1NQ … See MoreSee Less