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Welcome to the official Web site of the National Junior Hereford Association.

We are happy that you have chosen Hereford genetics as your breed of choice in fullfilling your 4-H or FFA career. Hereford cattle are the ideal beef breed for youth and we want to grow that interest long after your junior career is over. By becoming a member of the NJHA, you are well on your way to becoming an active breeder of Hereford cattle. The NJHA offers many fun and exciting events that involve the whole family. From the showring to leadership development, the NJHA offers events that are jam packed with activites and events that will keep you involved. We hope that you enjoy being a part of the Hereford family as much as we enjoy having you on board!


2008 Junior National Hereford Expo

July 12-19, 2008 - American Royal Complex, Kansas City, Missouri

Attention JNHE Exhibitors: Download EID Tag Order Sheet (PDF)


2008 Junior Deadlines

 

January 15           Junior AI heifer nominations forms due to AHA

 

March 1                 State Field Day Information Forms, State Officers and Directors Contact Forms to AHA (State Advisors)

 

May 1                     Junior Merit Scholarship Applications Due

                                John Wayne Memorial Scholarship Applications Due (new applications)

                                Junior Golden Bull Applications Due

                                Prospect Award Applications Due

                                Ed Bible Memorial Scholarship Applications Due (new applications)

                                Poll-Ette Founders Scholarship Applications Due (new applications)

                                Golden Bull Achievement Award Applications Due (new applications)

                                Future Cattleman Scholarship Applications Due (new applications)

Hereford Herdsman Scholarship Applications Due

 

May 9                     Junior National Hereford Expo EARLY Entry Deadline 

                               

June 1                   Junior National Hereford Expo FINAL Entry Deadline

                                Junior National Hereford Expo Ownership Deadline

National Director Candidate Nomination Form Due

                                Walter and Joe Lewis Memorial Award Applications Due

                                Advisor of the Year Award Nominations Due

                                PRIDE of the Nation Award Nominations Due

Photo Contest Entries Due

 

June 15                 State Voting Delegates Due to AHA

Deadline for PRIDE Convention Registration

 

July 1                     National Illustrated Speech Contest Applications Due

                                Peewee Speech Contest Applications Due

                                Promotional Poster Contest Entries Due (if unable to attend the JNHE)

                                National Scrapbook Contest Entries Due (if unable to attend the JNHE)

                            

July 12-19             2008 Junior National Hereford Expo, American Royal Complex, Kansas City, MO

 

July 31                   2008 PRIDE Leadership Convention, National 4-H Youth Conference Center,

                                Washington D.C.

 

August 1               Ownership deadline for the North American Junior Show

 

September 1        B.C. Snidow Award Nominations Due

                                Gary Bishop Memorial Scholarship Applications Due

                                Hereford Youth Foundation of America Scholarship Applications Due

 

October 22-25     National FFA Convention – Indianapolis, Indiana

 

November 1-3      American Royal Livestock Show

                                American Hereford Association Annual Meeting

                                Hereford Youth Foundation Gala

 

November 1         Ownership deadline for National Western Junior Hereford Show

 

December 1         2008 Summer Regional Junior Heifer Show Request Form Due to AHA

                                2008 State Junior Leadership Workshop Request Form Due to AHA

 

2009 Dates and Deadlines

 

January 15           Junior AI Heifer Nomination Forms Due to AHA

 

March 1                State Field Day Information, State Junior Officers and directors forms due

                                                         

July 4-11              Junior National Hereford Expo, Expo Square, Tulsa, Oklahoma

NJHA News
Deadline is May 1, 2008
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American Hereford Association
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