KANSAS CITY, Mo. — KC Barnes, Hulbert, Okla., received the $2,500 Bob & Lucy Kube Scholarship Oct. 27 at the American Hereford Association (AHA) Hereford Honorees Reception during the AHA Annual Meeting and Conference in Kansas City, Mo. This scholarship was one of 23 awarded through the Hereford Youth Foundation of America, totaling more than $147,500.

KC, 22, son of Kent and Diana Barnes, is a student at Oklahoma State University double majoring in animal sciences and agricultural communications with a minor in agribusiness.

In addition to his schoolwork and various campus activities, KC works for Alexander Livestock. He uses his previous experiences with the National Junior Hereford Association to help advise current youth members on caring for their herd.

Bob and Lucy Kube are longtime supporters of Hereford youth and this scholarship is given annually in their honor.

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The Hereford Youth Foundation of America is a 501 (c) 3 not-for-profit. Its mission is to support scholarship, education and leadership activities within the Hereford breed. For more information about the HYFA, visit HerefordYouthFoundation.org or contact the AHA at 816-842-3757.

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Cutline: KC Barnes, Hulbert, Okla., was awarded $2,500 Bob & Lucy Kube Scholarship at the 2017 Hereford Honorees Reception Oct. 27, during the American Hereford Association Annual Meeting and Conference in Kansas City, Mo. Pictured (l to r) are Jill Bielema, HYFA board of directors; KC Barnes; and Bob Schaffer representing the Kube family.
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