The NJHA Fed Steer Shootout is an industry-leading opportunity for NJHA members to gain invaluable industry education and experience, giving them the opportunity to gain a broad knowledge of the cattle feeding and packing industries through a comprehensive educational contest.
To enter the contest, click the “Enter the Contest” button below. You will then be contacted to collect information about the steers you plan to enter. You can also download the Enrollment Form and Health History Form below and email to Trey Befort at tbefort@herefordbeef.org.
An industry-leading program powered by the next generation’s enthusiasm.
The Fed Steer Shootout Field Day has become a cornerstone event for the NJHA, offering participants the opportunity to engage with industry leaders, gain hands-on insight into the cattle feeding sector and connect with juniors from across the country.
From classroom sessions to real-world learning at HRC Feed Yards, it was a weekend full of education, inspiration and unforgettable experiences.
Junior members who participate in the NJHA Fed Steer Shootout program have access to a library of resources to learn about the beef cattle feeding industry and what happens to the cattle after they move on from a cow-calf operation. A final portfolio project, for those who wish to win scholarships and awards, as well as the title of junior member of the year is completed and presented at the American Hereford Association (AHA) Annual Meeting & Educational Forum.
Junior members who participate in the NJHA Fed Steer Shootout program access to a library of resources to learn about the beef cattle feeding industry and what happens to the cattle after they move on from a cow-calf operation. A final portfolio project, for those who wish to win scholarships and awards, as well as the title of junior member of the year is completed and finalists will be invited to the AHA Annual Meeting & World Hereford Conference to compete in person on Thurs., Oct. 23 at 3 p.m., and be recognized on Fri., Oct. 24 during the Young Breeders Competition & HYFA Scholarship Presentation Luncheon.
Those who are participating in the NJHA Fed Steer Shootout Contest in the “Partner Program,” by partnering with a breeder, are REQUIRED to submit a Portfolio Project, to be eligible for any contest awards, including cattle performance awards.
Linked below are the rules and questions for the 2025 NJHA Fed Steer Shootout Final Portfolio Project. Question responses are all submitted via Submittable.
If there are any issues, please reach out to Chloé Durian, cdurian@hereford.org
