July 17, 2024
GKB Super States contest winner, large states division, Oklahoma.
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — The National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) honored members with special awards presented during the final awards ceremony on July 12 for the 25th annual VitaFerm® Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE), “Grand Daddy of ‘Em All,” in Grand Island, Neb.
Landry Allan, Nocona, Texas, was named junior premier breeder. Purple Reign Cattle Company, Toulon, Ill., was recognized as the adult premier breeder. Lauren, Nicholas and Brady Jones, Darlington, Wis., grabbed the premier exhibitor banner.
The GKB Super States contest is split into two divisions: small states (less than 25 head of cattle shown at the JNHE) and large states (more than 25 head shown). Throughout the week, members earn points for their state via contest placings and showring standings. Oregon topped the small states division, and Oklahoma won the large states award. GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas, sponsors the GKB Super States contest.
The Gold Pitchfork award celebrates state groups for stall maintenance and cleanliness. Each year, the award is presented to a state association with the best combination of cleanliness, uniformity and decorations at their stall area.. Nebraska’s youth exhibitors won the award this year.
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The 2024 VitaFerm®Junior National Hereford Expo, “The Grand Daddy of ’Em All,” was 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.
