Junior Herd Improvement Project

This is a program that allows young Brangus breeders to get free semen (2 straws) on proven calving ease sires to breed a heifer to. This offer is available to not only kids that show but any Brangus breeder under the age of 21 who owns a Brangus heifer. Again, this isn’t just for kids that show.  When I was a junior Brangus breeder we had a program like this in the early 2000’s and I remember applying for semen and feeling like I won the lottery when I received my letter saying that I had been selected to get my first sire choice. I credit this as being one of the moments that really sold me on becoming a seedstock producer and now I would like to offer that same opportunity to young enthusiastic Brangus breeders today in hopes that we can encourage some of you to grow your herd through the use of AI.

– Garrett Thomas

Things that you need to know: 

1. – Applications Open July 5th and Applications Close August 1st (Fall Breeding Season)
2. – One application per breeding season.
3. – You will be notified if you are selected as a recipient of the JHIP via written correspondence on 9/1/2022.