ABOUT NMJLF
Rooted in New Mexico Agriculture
Our Mission
To strengthen the future of New Mexico agriculture by investing in 4-H and FFA youth through education, opportunity, and support that helps them grow as leaders in agriculture and their communities.
It Started With an Idea
In 1989, ten local business owners came together with a shared goal: to support young people participating in the New Mexico State Fair Junior Livestock Sale. From that idea, the New Mexico Junior Livestock Foundation was established.
1989
The Beginning
Ten local business owners establish NMJLF to increase support for youth participating in the New Mexico State Fair Junior Livestock Sale.
GROWING STATEWIDE
Expanding Our Reach
NMJLF expands its involvement to the Eastern and Southern New Mexico State Fair Junior Livestock Sales, extending its reach across the state.
TODAY
Continuing the Mission
Today, the Foundation brings together individuals and businesses from across the state to support New Mexico’s 4-H and FFA youth through junior livestock sales, scholarships, State Officer support and other opportunities that invest in the next generation of agriculture.
BOARD OFFICERS
PRESIDENT
Dr. Mike McCallister, DVM
Village Veterinary Hospital
Bosque Farms, NM
docmac1984@gmail.com | 505-710-4484
VICE PRESIDENT
Steve Silliman
South Coors Truck Salvage, Inc.
Albuquerque, NM
southcoorstruck@aol.com | 505-304-4727
SECRETARY
Ashley Thompson
AgTrust Farm Credit
Edgewood, NM
Ashley.Thompson@AgTrustACA.com | 505-328-5392
TREASURER
Don Umbrage, CPA
Umbrage & Umbrage CPA
Albuquerque, NM
dumbrage-cpa@cybermesa.com | 505-263-5227
OUR BOARD
Bringing together agricultural leaders, business owners and advocates from across New Mexico who share a commitment to supporting the next generation.
Windie Burns
Lisa Boulware
Cami Chavez
Zack Chavez
Cary Crist
Marissa Diles
Todd Gibson
Joe Bob Griffin
Shane Hall
Allison Mady
Shannon Malagon
Shawn Maloy
Newt McCarty
Tom Miller
Shaylyn Price
Brandon Stuart
Meghan Sweeney
Jamie Viramontes
Sharon Young
EMMISARIES
Continuing to champion NMJLF and its commitment to New Mexico's agricultural youth.
Callie Gibson
Grady Hodnett
Lilly McCarty
SUPPORT THE NEXT GENERATION
Help create opportunities for New Mexico’s 4-H and FFA youth.
Your support helps NMJLF invest in young people through junior livestock sales, scholarships, State Officer support and other opportunities that encourage their continued involvement in agriculture. Every contribution helps strengthen opportunities for the next generation of agricultural leaders across New Mexico.
Prefer to give by mail?
New Mexico Junior Livestock Foundation
PO Box 57
Peralta, NM 87042