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If you would like to contact a KJCA Officer or have questions concerning KJCA, please contact Bradon Burks:
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2024-2025 KJCA Officers & Board of Directors
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President: Emily Tabor (Breckinridge County)
Vice President: Macey Thompson (Breckinridge County) Secretary: Bryanna Smith (Russell County) Treasurer: Jake Marksbury (LaRue County) Reporter: Whitney Peck (Caldwell County) Region One: Mollie Goode (Christian County) & Elly Hampton (Hopkins County)
Region Two: Mollie Webb (Barren County) & Ty Jones (Allen County) Region Three: Callie Derossett (Henry County) & Brenna Perkins (Henry County) Region Four: Will Beckley (Estill County) & JJ Jackson (Bourbon County) Region Five: Maddie Ethington (Boyle County) & Joshua Kernodle (Boyle County) Director At Large: Samantha Pecco (Fleming County), Maggie Sparks (Bourbon County), Brooklyn Felts (Nicholas County), Kat Hudson (Fayette County), & Landon Miller (Nelson County) |
The Kentucky Junior Cattlemen’s Association is involved in many activities throughout the year. These activities help all the members get involved in knowing each other and learning more about the beef industry.
KJCA Convention - January
At the beginning of each year, the KJCA Convention is held in conjunction with the KCA Convention. During this time, the KJCA holds its annual membership meeting to elect new officers and directors for each region. In addition, Junior members will be able to hear from industry speakers, attend an educational tour, and partake in a KJCA reception.
KJCA Cattle Working Contest – Spring
The KJCA Cattle Working Contest is designed to provide high school students the opportunity to be evaluated on their efficiency and accuracy in working cattle. This contest tests KJCA Members knowledge on their ability to read labels correctly, load vaccinations, give vaccinations, and use cattle handling equipment.
KJCA Fall Classic – Fall
Since 2004, the KJCA Fall Classic event has grown greatly and now offers judging, team fitting, sales talk, skillathon, showmanship, ad design, photography, and a breeding heifer, cow/calf, prospect market, and bull show.
KJCA Points Program–Due in October
With many talented members involved in the state, this program allows for our active members to be rewarded for being a beef advocate and Junior Cattlemen's Member. Members are required to maintain their points throughout the year, and will turn in their portfolio in October.
KJCA Academy– Spring/Fall
The Kentucky Junior Cattlemen's Academy is an event designed to provide members the opportunity to take a deep dive on hands-on educational programs
KJCA Convention - January
At the beginning of each year, the KJCA Convention is held in conjunction with the KCA Convention. During this time, the KJCA holds its annual membership meeting to elect new officers and directors for each region. In addition, Junior members will be able to hear from industry speakers, attend an educational tour, and partake in a KJCA reception.
KJCA Cattle Working Contest – Spring
The KJCA Cattle Working Contest is designed to provide high school students the opportunity to be evaluated on their efficiency and accuracy in working cattle. This contest tests KJCA Members knowledge on their ability to read labels correctly, load vaccinations, give vaccinations, and use cattle handling equipment.
KJCA Fall Classic – Fall
Since 2004, the KJCA Fall Classic event has grown greatly and now offers judging, team fitting, sales talk, skillathon, showmanship, ad design, photography, and a breeding heifer, cow/calf, prospect market, and bull show.
KJCA Points Program–Due in October
With many talented members involved in the state, this program allows for our active members to be rewarded for being a beef advocate and Junior Cattlemen's Member. Members are required to maintain their points throughout the year, and will turn in their portfolio in October.
KJCA Academy– Spring/Fall
The Kentucky Junior Cattlemen's Academy is an event designed to provide members the opportunity to take a deep dive on hands-on educational programs