SCHEDULE

Young Breeder's Competition

Take a glance at the brief schedule of events for the 2025 Young Breeder's Competition

in connection with the World Hereford Conference.

Sunday, Oct. 19

2 p.m.

Young Breeder's Competition (YBC) Teams arrive in Kansas City and meet at American Hereford Association Headquarters – Welcome Mixer

4 p.m.

Depart for Manhattan, Kan., Kansas State University

Dinner at the Kansas State Alumni Center Ballroom

Monday, Oct. 20

Morning

Noon

Afternoon

Competition Modules Begin

Lunch on Campus

Competition Modules Continue

Dinner at Bill Snyder Family Stadium - Shamrock South Endzone

Tuesday, Oct. 21

Morning

Noon

Afternoon

Competition Modules Continue

Lunch on Campus

Competition Modules Continue

Dinner

Wednesday, Oct. 22

Morning

Noon

Kansas State University Animal Science Tour

Closing Luncheon

Return to Kansas City for World Hereford Conference and American Royal

3 p.m.

4:15 p.m.

5 p.m.

Check in at hotel - Marriott Downtown

Load buses for American Hereford Association (AHA) Office

Welcome Beef Festival at AHA Headquarters

Thursday. Oct. 23

World Hereford Conference Educational Sessions | Kansas City Marriott Downtown
Young Breeders Competition, Kansas City, Mo.

KJ The Chosen Sale

Friday, Oct. 24

11 a.m.

6 p.m.

World Hereford Conference Educational Sessions | Kansas City Marriott Downtown
Young Breeders Competition, Kansas City, Mo.

Building the Pipeline of Leaders Luncheon
World Hereford Conference Closing Reception | American Royal

Saturday, Oct. 25

American Hereford Association Annual Meeting | Kansas City Marriott Downtown
Young Breeders Showmanship Competition | American Royal
American Royal National Junior Hereford Show | American Royal
International Genetics Sale | American Royal

Sunday, Oct. 26

National Hereford Show | American Royal
Depart for Post-tours

*Schedule is subject to change and will be updated as information becomes available.