LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

Celebrating milestones and minis in 2025!

Dear Readers,

As 2024 draws to a close, it’s amazing to reflect on how quickly the year has flown by here at The Journal. We’re excited to bring you our third edition, which is made possible by the trust and support of breeders who have partnered with us to showcase their operations. Seeing our magazine make waves around the globe has been incredibly rewarding, and we hope it’s helped foster new friendships and facilitated fruitful business connections within the mini Hereford community.

This summer marked a milestone with the launch of the Certified Mini Hereford Beef (CMHB) program—a much-needed initiative for our industry. We’re grateful to everyone who has joined us on this journey so far. The CMHB program aims to promote the sale of mini Hereford beef, and we’re thrilled to be building this vital aspect of the mini Hereford world together.

In this edition, we’re also excited to share the State of the Mini Hereford survey results we introduced earlier this summer. We believe the insights gathered will be invaluable for breeders, enthusiasts, and anyone invested in the future of Mini Herefords.

Additionally, this issue brings you a range of stories showcasing our community’s passion and dedication, including Block-R Barnyard’s famous Skittles. Don’t miss the inspiring story of White Buffalo Ranch, a dedicated mini Hereford breeder in the scenic hills of Tennessee, and a profile on some of New Jersey’s finest beef producers. You’ll also meet Blake Buck, the 2024 NWSS Showmanship Winner from Wisconsin, whose journey with mini Herefords is nothing short of impressive.

Continuing the origin story of mini Herefords, we journeyed to Sequim, Washington, where we met Betty Johnson from Straitside Ranch, home to the first polled mini Hereford cattle. Her story is the perfect example of resiliency and an inspiration to women of all ages raising mini Herefords.

Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to connecting, celebrating achievements, and sharing the vibrant world of mini Herefords.

Warm regards,

Kyle Shipley

Editor-In-Chief

The Mini Hereford Journal