4-H Livestock Quality Assurance Training (LQA)

All youth participating as a Minnesota State Fair 4-H livestock exhibitor in beef, dairy, sheep, swine, poultry, rabbits, meat goat, dairy goat and lama must complete a livestock quality assurance training.

Two training options:

• A 3-hour in-person workshop (LQAE). Includes ethics. Valid for three years. See schedule below. 
• Youth for the quality care of animals (YQCA) - A one-hour online training. Valid for one year. 

Youth who complete either one of these training options will receive a certificate of completion.

Minnesota 4-H Livestock Quality Assurance Policy (full policy)

LQAE training locations - statewide training courses offered along with contact and registration information are on the map and listed under upcoming events below.