BQA Training
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 (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 and can be made by calling 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 Feed Yard). BQA certification is required by most commercial meat processing plants and retail sellers to ensure quality products for American consumers.
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If you are in need of accommodations to attend this program, please contact Jason Tower prior to the meeting at 812-678-4427 or towerj@purdue.edu by November 11, 2026.
If you need an interpreter or translator, please contact Jason Tower prior to the meeting at 812-678-4427 or towerj@purdue.edu by November 11, 2026.