Emma Yochum elected to American Junior Maine-Anjou Association Board of Directors
Emma Yochum. (Submitted photo)
American Junior Maine-Anjou Association (AJMAA) members from 28 states, with over 800 cattle entries, descended on Springfield, Mo., this June for the National Junior Heifer Show. Each year, the American Junior Maine-Anjou Association hosts a week-long event for participants nationwide.
Alongside the week-long cattle show and contests, AJMAA youth from all corners of the country campaign to serve on the esteemed AJMAA Board of Directors.
Seven candidates ran for five open positions this year in their designated regions. Emma Yochum, of Hillsboro, Ohio, was elected as Region 1 Junior Director.
This 11-member team, elected for two-year terms, serves as the representatives and ambassadors for the breed. They lead the organization and oversee events such as the National Junior Heifer Show, MAINE Youth Leadership Conference, State and National Shows and other significant industry events nationwide.
Serving on the board is a great honor and a stepping stone for future careers, teaching valuable life lessons.
The American Junior Maine-Anjou Association (AJMAA) was founded Sept. 28, 1980 with 17 members. In the fall of 1978, the first National Junior Heifer Show was held in conjunction with the American Royal, Kansas City, Mo., and two years later the association was formed. From its humble beginnings, the AJMAA has grown to over 2,000 members from all across the United States. The AJMAA focuses on providing leadership and skill building opportunities through conferences, the National Junior Heifer Show (NJHS), MAINE Leadership Conference, State and National Cattle Shows as well as important industry events.
The Maine-Anjou breed has long been recognized for its maternal values, performance and outstanding carcass traits. For more information, visit https://maine-anjou.org.
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