NEW THIS YEAR — This year, the Season of Giving will come together for one meaningful day dedicated to giving back with purpose. On December 16, we encourage you to support the mission and pillars of the Hereford Youth Foundation of America. Every gift, big or small, makes a difference for Hereford youth and advancing research shaping the future of the breed.
HYFA is proud to invest in the next generation of Hereford youth — providing opportunities to learn, lead and achieve as they become the future of our industry.
Since its inception, HYFA has fueled educational opportunities with scholarships and awards. For years, these scholarships have been lighting the way for young Hereford enthusiasts. The Foundation continues to invest in the future of the Hereford breed, recently surpassing $2.6 million in scholarships awarded to youth pursuing higher education.
The leadership pillar is helping build the best leaders in the agriculture industry and beyond. Through the annual Faces of Leadership conference and the BOLD conference, junior Hereford members grow as individuals and are preparing to become the best version of themselves. Serving on the NJHA Board of Directors is a prime example of the leadership opportunities and life lessons that HYFA works to cultivate.
Through programs like the Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE) and the NJHA Fed Steer Shootout, education is at the forefront to developing the next generation. In 2027 the JNHE will continue providing countless opportunities for development in and outside of the showring and the NJHA Fed Steer Shootout continues to provide invaluable industry education and real world cattle feeding experience.
The Hereford Research Foundation is a division of HYFA to support breed improvement projects outside the scope of the American Hereford Association budget. The National Reference Sire Program (NRSP) is the backbone of many Hereford research efforts and extensive time and resources are spent each year to enhance beef cattle production through various ongoing projects.
$745,000 has been raised since 2022, supporting HYFA’s pillars of scholarship, leadership, education and research. Learn more about the past years and the donors who made this campaign possible.
