4-H Livestock Quality Assurance Training (LQA)

Livestock Quality Assurance training helps youth provide excellent care for their food animals and ensure a high level of food safety to consumers. We designed it to enhance the educational experience of 4-H animal science projects. 

Do you hope to exhibit with 4-H at the Minnesota State Fair? All 4-H livestock exhibitors must complete 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.