Youth Heifer Program

Growing Iowa’s Future Farmers.

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Youth Heifer Program

Growing Iowa’s Future Farmers.

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Youth Heifer Program

The goal of the Midwest Heritage Youth Heifer Program is to help young future farmers gain interest and knowledge of the beef cattle industry by awarding bred heifers to the program recipients. Midwest Heritage grants up to five 7th and 8th graders three bred heifers. During the five-year program, recipients are responsible for the management and daily care of their herd. At the conclusion of the five years, recipients are responsible for paying back the initial market value of the three bred heifers.

What do you gain from the Youth Heifer Program?

Start Your Herd

Start your herd with three bred heifers and watch your herd grow over the course of five years.

Agriculture Experience

Be responsible for managing the herd, including daily care, records and breeding.

Financial Literacy

Maintain accurate records of income and expenditures during the five-year time period to pay off the heifers.

How to apply

Applications for the 2024 Youth Heifer Program are currently closed.


To be notified about the 2025 Youth Heifer Program, please fill out the information request form below:

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