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State Junior Hereford Associations represent junior members across the country at a grassroots level. The NJHA works closely with state advisors on yearly educational and leadership programs like the JNHE and Faces of Leadership conference.

NJHA Exclusive’s

January 28, 2026

News and details about the NJHA, specifically designed for the NJHA State Advisor or State Officer, are within this NJHA Exclusive.

April 28, 2025

News and details about the NJHA, specifically designed for the NJHA State Advisor or State Officer, are within this NJHA Exclusive.

March 10, 2025

News and details about the NJHA, specifically designed for the NJHA State Advisor or State Officer, are within this NJHA Exclusive.

April 30, 2024

News and details about the NJHA, specifically designed for the NJHA State Advisor or State Officer as well as the 2024 VitaFerm Junior National Hereford Expo, are within this NJHA Exclusive.

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February 29, 2024

News and details about the NJHA, specifically designed for the NJHA State Advisor or State Officer, are within this NJHA Exclusive.

State Advisors Apply Today

HYFA is excited to continue offering state leadership and education grants to state associations and thanks to generous supports has earmarked $15,000 to give back in 2025. These grassroot grants are available to all state junior associations based on application and will help us work together as we build the pipeline of leaders at the NJHA. 

HYFA and NJHA appreciate all of the state associations that help make the NJHA one of the best beef youth organizations in the world. Grant funding is to be used for any leadership or educational goals of the state’s junior members to participate on the national level. Funding can be used for, but is not limited to; travel expenses for BOLD or Faces of Leadership, travel for the JNHE, travel or transport for the NJHA Fed Steer Shootout contest, etc. Grant applications are available through the Submittable platform and due Feb. 1, 2025.