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
Youth who complete either one of these training options will receive a certificate of completion.
- A three-hour in-person workshop (LQAE) including ethics. Valid for three years.
- Youth for the quality care of animals (YQCA) - A one-hour online training. Valid for one year.
Read the full Minnesota 4-H Livestock Quality Assurance Policy.
If you have any questions about your certification and eligibility, please contact your local Extension educator.
Contact
Sharon Davis, Extension educator and animal science director
davis051@umn.edu or 507-369-6896