CONTACT: Jesse Fulton, BQA Director, 308-633-0158, jesse.fulton@unl.edu
Beef Quality Assurance certification offered in December across Nebraska
Nebraska Extension and Nebraska Beef Quality Assurance will be offering Beef Quality Assurance Certification across the state from December 13-15.
Jesse Fulton, Director of Nebraska Beef Quality Assurance (BQA), will be presenting the latest on the Nebraska BQA program and certifying producers in BQA and BQA Transportation (BQAT).
These will be the last in-person BQA & BQAT certification trainings until the Spring of 2022. Nebraska BQA will resume In-Person BQA & BQAT Certifications meetings in March/April 2022.
The BQA program educates beef producers on animal health best-management practices, proper stockmanship, and proper animal welfare guidelines. Beef cattle producers, who are committed to producing a quality, wholesome and safe beef product for consumers, are encouraged to attend to stay up to date on BQA practices.
All producers are invited to attend. BQA certification is valid for three years. If your last BQA training occurred prior to 2018, your BQA certification could be expired. Beef producers are encouraged to attend to keep their BQA certification current. The BQA certification fee is $20/person or a flat fee of $100 for operations who bring 5+ employees.
Attendees must RSVP by calling 308-632-1230 or pre-register online at bqa.unl.edu before 4pm (MST) December 10th. Events where poor attendance is projected will be canceled.
For more information or to RSVP, visit bqa.unl.edu or call 308.632.1230.
Upcoming certification events (all times are local):
Beatrice, December 14: 10 a.m.., Gage County Extension Office, 1115 W Scott St