AHA-KAV-00062.jpg
Home / About

Our Mission

Drive beef industry and Hereford breed sustainability by ensuring cattle producers’ long-term profitability through pedigree registration, genetic evaluation, breed improvement tools and educational services.

About

The American Hereford Association has more than 7,500 active adult and junior members. The American Hereford Association is a not-for-profit organization. Along with its subsidiaries, Certified Hereford Beef (CHB) LLC, Hereford Publications Inc. (HPI), and the American Beef Records Association (ABRA), the American Hereford Association provides programs and services for its members and their customers, while promoting the Hereford breed and supporting education, youth and research.

History

Nearly 300 years ago, farmers in Herefordshire, England, founded the Hereford breed. In 1817, Hereford cattle entered the United States to serve a need of efficiently adding pounds to native cattle, while also creating reproductively efficient females.

Learn More

Board

The American Hereford Association Board of Directors works to govern the association of over 7,500 adult and junior members spanning across the United States.

Board Members

Our Staff

The American Hereford Association Staff shares the messages surrounding the Hereford breed and its producers.

Meet the Staff

AHA_SRS_3522.jpg

Careers

Interested in a career with the American Hereford Association? Check out our current career and internship opportunities.

Member Resources

Annual Report

The AHA Annual Report showcases the achievements made throughout the Fiscal Year, and provides a financial report for AHA membership. The annual report discusses each facet of the AHA.

Strategic Plan

The AHA Strategic Plan summarizes the vision, goals, core strategies and strategic initiatives for 2022-2027.

Bylaws

The AHA Bylaws are set by the Members and Board of Directors of the American Hereford Association.

Hereford Handbook

The Hereford Handbook is produced annually by Hereford Publications Inc. The handbook acts as a resource guide for AHA members, showcasing all facets of the AHA.

Hall of Fame

The American Hereford Association Hall of Fame Award is presented annually to individuals who have influenced the advancement of the Hereford breed. These men and women are dynamic breeders who have impacted the direction of the breed, and have truly made a difference in the industry.

AHA-TBM-1397-1.jpg
AHA-TBM-2521.jpg

Hall of Merit

The American Hereford Association Hall of Merit Award is presented annually to men and women who have influenced the Hereford Breed and the cattle industry all together. They might not be Hereford breeders specifically, but they have greatly impacted the breed throughout their years.

Virtual Brand Wall

J. P. Kennah
Orval Burchette & Sons Hereford Ranch, Inc.
Available (BB6)
Emerald Prairie Farm
Venhuizen Herefords
GKB Cattle Co.
Dudley Bros.
Davis Ranch
Blakeley Herefords
Staats Ranch
J. P. Kennah
Orval Burchette & Sons Hereford Ranch, Inc.
Available (BB6)
Emerald Prairie Farm
Venhuizen Herefords
GKB Cattle Co.
Dudley Bros.
Davis Ranch
Blakeley Herefords
Staats Ranch

Contact

Questions or concerns? Feel free to reach out to us.

AHA Visa Credit Card

Earn up to 3X points with American Hereford Association Simply Rewards™ Visa® Credit Card!

Bovilis Vista Once SQ - give your calves more coverage.