Montana Hereford Association

The Montana Hereford Association was established in 1947 as a non-profit service organization. The goal of the MHA is to promote and support all facets of the Hereford cattle industry in Montana. Promotional events sponsored by the MHA vary based on the opportunities and resources available.

The focus the past several years has been to host a tour every other year, visiting different geographical areas and breeders; help promote the Hereford breed in the state of Montana; and offer our membership promotional opportunities.

The Association is governed by a Board of seven (7). Three (3) directors serving (staggered) 3-year terms from each district (east and west) and one (1) at large director, serving a 1-year term. A President and Vice President are selected from this group of 7 each year. Directors are elected at the annual meeting. The MHA Secretary is a non-voting position, appointed by the President.

Montana ranks 8th in the nation with respects to the number of new cattle registrations (2,715) with the American Hereford Association (AHA). Montana’s cow herd inventory with AHA is at 3,856. Based on data from AHA’s 2023 Annual Report. These numbers are down from 2022.

The Association currently has over 50 members, consisting of registered Hereford breeders, commercial cattlemen using Hereford influence in their program, and allied industries