With an unwavering passion for the Hereford breed and the beef cattle industry, Glen Klippenstein created a life bettering both. An inductee into the American Hereford Association Hall of Fame in 2005, and former American Polled Hereford Association chairman, Glen shares stories from his life and the history of the Hereford breed in this episode of 1881.  

In the late 1940s, Holden Herefords and Cooper Herefords Line 1 programs were established to increase the predictability of their herds. Tune in to hear about the Line 1 tradition that continues today with guests Jack Holden, Valier, Mont., and Mark Cooper, Willow Creek, Mont. 

There is no doubt the baldy female is sought after by cattlemen and women to add maternal efficiency to their herd. The baldy female has done just that for our next 1881 guest, Anton Hermes. Tune in to hear the impact Hereford genetics are having on this cow herd located in Limon, Colo.

On our first episode of 1881, host Shane Bedwell visits with Jack Ward, AHA executive vice president. Listeners will get a behind the scenes look at how Jack and Shane both landed their careers with the AHA, the history behind the name 1881 and a brief look at where the AHA is headed.