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Opportunity for Hereford Youth…Take Advantage Today.

The mission of the NJHA is to create and promote enthusiasm for the Hereford breed while providing opportunities through leadership, education and teamwork thus ensuring a brighter future for youth and the cattle industry.

Learn. Lead. Achieve.

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Junior National Hereford Expo

One of the largest junior breed shows in the U.S., the Junior National Hereford Expo is the highlight of the NJHA’s summer activities.

Faces of Leadership

The Faces of Leadership conference focuses on leadership development for NJHA members.

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BOLD

An elite leadership opportunity for ages 18-21 focused on encouraging the development of personal leadership skills at an individual level.

NJHA Fed Steer Shootout

An industry-leading opportunity for NJHA members to gain industry education and experience.

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The Junior Hereford Show

The Junior Hereford Show encourages National Junior Hereford Association members to Learn. Lead. and Achieve. If you have an interest in Hereford cattle and improving yourself as a leader, producer or an individual, then this is meant for your ears. Check out our latest episode.

Hereford Headlines: Youth Edition

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) members built foundational leadership skills and industry connections during the Building On Leadership Development (BOLD) conference in Desdemona, Texas, April 3-6. In a quest to build …

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Upcoming Events

07/01/2025

Louisville, Ky.

07/12/2025

St. Louis, Mo.

07/30/2025
Oregon State Fair Junior Show

Salem, OR

08/25/2025

09/01/2025
Michigan Fall Spectacular

Shiawassee, MI

10/03/2025

Manhattan, Kan. & Kansas City, Mo.

10/19/2025
Kentucky Beef Expo Junior Show

Louisville, KY

03/08/2026