Grand Island, Neb. – Mason Allan, Nocona, Texas, garnered the title of 2024 Junior Hereford Herdsman of the Year at the VitaFerm^® Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE), “Grand Daddy of ’Em All,” on July 12 in Grand Island, Neb. 

The Junior Hereford Herdsman of the Year’s hard work during and before the JNHE helps them stand out among their peers.  Herdsman winners demonstrate a tremendous work ethic coupled with knowledge about the Hereford breed and beef industry. The nominees are selected by a committee, then voted on by their peers throughout the week. This year’s winner received a $2,500 scholarship, sponsored by the Hereford Youth Foundation of America (HYFA) and Sullivan Supply, along with a custom belt buckle.

Mason Allan, is the son of Becky and Dave Allan. He studies animal science at Texas Tech University (TTU). Before TTU, he attended Redlands Community College, where he was an All-American member of the junior college livestock judging team of the year. The “Grand Daddy of ’Em All” marked Allan’s 16th JNHE. As a third-generation Hereford breeder, Mason works with his family at Bar A Cattle. 

“Growing up, I looked up to my dad and uncle, previous Hereford Herdsmans of the Year,” Allan said. “To be recognized for such a prestigious award is extremely humbling.”

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The 2024 VitaFerm^®Junior National Hereford Expo, “The Grand Daddy of ’Em All”, is sponsored in part by BioZyme Inc., St. Joseph, Mo. The National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) is one of the most active junior programs in the country with more than 4,000 members. The NJHA’s mission is to create and promote enthusiasm for the breed while providing opportunities through leadership, education and teamwork. For more information about the NJHA, visit JrHereford.org. 

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