Herefords breeders honored for 50 years in the business

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — In celebration of 50 years in the Hereford business, 13 Hereford breeders were recognized as American Hereford Association (AHA) Golden Breeders for their commitment to the Hereford business. These longstanding operations were recognized during the Hereford Honorees awards ceremony, Oct. 25, during the AHA Annual Membership Meeting and Conference in Kansas City, Mo.

This year’s Golden Breeders are:

• Banks Polled Herefords, Ada, Okla.

• Diamond J Farms, Beaver County, Okla.

• Donato Ramos, Laredo, Texas.

• Gfeller Herefords, Junction City, Kan.

• Haught Brothers, Harrisonville, W.Va.

• Jackson Farm, White House, Tenn.

• JBB Herefords, Gooding, Idaho.

• JMAR Farms, Long Lane, Mo.

• Ron Beaver Herefords, Anamosa, Iowa.

• Ridenhour Herefords, Waldron, Ark.

• River Bend Farms, Waldron, Ind.

• Ollerich Brothers, Parker, S.D.

• Wooden Shoe Farms, Blackfoot, Idaho.

“As a cattle producer, 50 years in the business is a great accomplishment,” says Shane Bedwell, AHA chief operating officer and director of breed improvement. “The AHA congratulates each of these Golden Breeders and their families for their passion and commitment to the Hereford breed.”