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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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2023-2024 Officers & Directors
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President: Caleb Kernodle (Boyle County)
Vice President: Emily Tabor (Breckinridge County) Secretary: Bryanna Smith (Russell County) Treasurer: Maddie Ethington (Boyle County) Reporter: Macey Thompson (Breckinridge County) Region One: Whitney Peck (Caldwell County) & Vance Pickering (Breckinridge County)
Region Two: Ty Jones (Allen County) & Mollie Webb (Barren County) Region Three: Beau Girdley (Spencer County) & Brenna Perkins (Henry County) Region Four: Will Beckley (Estill County) & Harlee Watson (Fleming County) Region Five: Emma Ballinger (Rockcastle County) & Jenna Wethington (Casey County) At Large: Josh Kernodle (Boyle County), Luke Kernodle (Boyle County), Jake Marksbury (Larue County), Kadie Mathers (Nelson County), & Eli Miles (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 – Last weekend of September
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– 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 – Last weekend of September
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– 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