In memoriam of Heidi Beljean

Heidi Beljean was a junior livestock enthusiast and every exhibitor’s biggest cheerleader.

Heidi loved the spirit of competition and she treasured the many lifelong relationships she made around the showring for many years. This atmosphere of competition and valued friendships lead Heidi to create the California Junior Livestock Association in 2000.

Like Heidi, the Golden State Ag Foundation Harvest of Merit Program puts great importance in supporting livestock youth in their project endeavors throughout the state. It is an educational and experience based “merit” program that provides project assistance for 4-H and FFA junior exhibitors based on need.

A donation to this program in Heidi’s memory will provide Merit Awards to deserving young people for years to come.

Additionally, checks can be made out to ‘The Golden State Agricultural Foundation’ and mailed to:

3916 Nicklaus Ct., Merced, CA 95340

Donate in Heidi’s Memory to support our Harvest of Merit Awards

Donors

Bob Maurer and Sons | California Angus Association | Cheryl Reece | Deana Nelson |Debbi Repp

Denise Goodman | Denise Mayo | Emmy Waldron | Ethan Hirsch | Gregory Swanson | Helen Biery

James Day | James E Blake | Jenny Maitia-Poncetta | John Vogler | Joleen Beljean

Kalisa Rochester | Karen Biery | Kathy Bibby | Lizbeth Ecke | Mark Reichle | Melissa Person

Patrice Larson | Peggy Vosburg | Renee Miranda | Shari McCarthy | Stacey Machado

Terri Sommerville-Van Ackeren | The Hall Family | The Vietheer Family