Beef Quality Assurance training Nov. 12

Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) training will be held on November 12, 2026 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM EST at the Southern Indiana Purdue Ag Center (SIPAC), 11371 E. Purdue Farm Road, Dubois, IN 47527.  Training will be towards BQA certification for local cattle producers, with licensing exam to follow.  Reservations for space and exams are required by 11/05/2026, and can be made to (812)279-4330.  There is no cost to attend.

Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) is a national, voluntary program in the United States, and teaches cattle producers good husbandry techniques and scientific best practices to raise safe, wholesome beef.  The BQA program covers health, stockmanship, marketing, emergency planning, and meat quality across three classes (Cow/Calf, Stocker/Backgrounder, and Feedyard).  BQA certification is required by most commercial meat processing plants and retail sellers to insure quality products for American consumers.