Cass and Crow Wing counties: 4-H Livestock Quality Assurance & Ethics (LQA&E) training

Cass and Crow Wing counties will be offering an in-person Livestock Quality Assurance & Ethics (LQA&E) training on Saturday, May 4, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Pequot Lakes Trailside Center. 

LQA&E training must be taken by youth in grades 6 and up before exhibiting 4-H livestock at their county fair and to be eligible for the NE Livestock Show or Minnesota 4-H State Livestock Show. 

All youth showing livestock in grades 6-13 are encouraged to take LQA&E training every three years, even if a state show isn’t one of their goals.

The training helps youth provide excellent care for their food and animals and ensures a high level of food safety for consumers.

In-person certification is good for three fair seasons, so training must be taken every three years. There are new lessons covered each year. 

Online training is available for those who can’t attend the in-person training. The online training is good for one year only and has a cost. 

Not sure if you need training? Your 4-H Online profile lists your previous LQA&E attendance in the “Trainings” tab.