Junior National Hereford Expo

The VitaFerm® Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE) provides an opportunity for competition of junior members and their cattle projects, along with plenty of events for the entire family.

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Upcoming JHNE’s

2025 JNHE

“Live from Louisville”

Louisville, Ky.
July 12-18, 2025

2025 Lodging Information

Hotel Information

Crown Plaza Louisville Airport
830 Phillips Lane
Louisville, KY 40209
Group Rate – $135
*Must book through the link to access the group rate

2025 JNHE Tentative Schedule

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JNHE Sponsorship Opportunities

General Sponsorship Opportunities

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Show Program Advertisers

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Join the Foundation Club

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Bridging the Gap Partners

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Trade Show Vendor Application

Due to the high interest in the event, existing corporate partnerships and in an effort to build the best trade show for our exhibitors and their families, we ask that all potential vendors please complete this application to be reviewed for participation in the 2025 JNHE

Cattle and Contest Programs & Results

Individual Cattle Results

Educational Contest Results

Contests and Education

The National Junior Hereford Association’s (NJHA) mission is to create and promote enthusiasm for the Hereford breed while providing opportunities through education and teamwork, thus ensuring a brighter future for youth and the cattle industry.

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Programs

Bridging the Gap

Pen to Pen

National & State Queens

Contests

CHB Cooking Challenge

Advanced Speech

Future Professionals

Hereford Bowl

Illustrated Speech

Judging Contest

Photo Contest

Poster Contest

Showmanship

Team Fitting

Awards

The NJHA is an organization devoted to the development of outstanding leadership potential and motivation to seek advanced education. Striving to provide the foundation upon which interested youth can build their future in the agriculture industry, the NJHA offers various awards to its membership.

Junior Golden Bull Award

Prospect Award: 3rd-5th Grade

Prospect Award: 6th-8th Grade

Walter & Joe Lewis Memorial Award

Junior Herdsman of the Year

Advisor of the Year

GKB Super States

Golden Pitchfork

NHW Heifer Award

Exhibitor Resources

State Advisor Resources