Junior National Hereford Expo

2026 JNHE

Madison, Wis. | July 4-10, 2026

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Upcoming JNHE’s

2026 JNHE

Madison, Wisconsin

Alliant Energy Center

July 4-10, 2026

2026 *Tentative* JNHE Schedule

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2026 JNHE Rules & Regulations

The rules and regulations for the VitaFerm Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE) are established in accordance with American Hereford Association guidelines and the requirements of the various venues that host the JNHE each year. By entering the event, all exhibitors and family members agree to comply with these rules and expectations.

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2026 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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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

Application Deadline: April 15

Prospect Award: 3rd-5th Grade

Application Deadline: April 15

Prospect Award: 6th-8th Grade

Application Deadline: April 15

Advisor of the Year

Application Deadline: June 1

Walter & Joe Lewis Memorial Award

Junior Herdsman of the Year

GKB Super States

Golden Pitchfork

Contests

CHB Cooking Challenge

Entry Deadline: June 1

Advanced Speech

Registration Deadline: June 1

Future Professionals

Registration Deadline: June 1

Illustrated Speech

Registration Deadline: June 1

Judging Contest

Registration Deadline: June 1

Oral Reasons Contest

Registration Deadline: June 1

Showmanship

Registration Deadline: June 1

Photo Contest

Registration Deadline: June 1

Hereford Bowl

Submitted by State Advisor: July 1

Poster Contest

Entry Deadline: July 5 @ Noon

Team Fitting

Submitted by State Advisor: July 5 @ Noon

State Groups

Submitted by State Advisor: July 5 @ Noon

Programs

Bridging the Gap

National & State Queens

Exhibitor Resources

State Advisor Resources