Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) became a requirement in 2018 for beef producers selling their cattle in local markets. BQA provides the necessary training for cattle producers to meet this requirement by focusing on relevant topics that impact the food supply chain. Attending one of these virtual programs serves as an opportunity for you to gain new BQA certification or renew your existing certification (certification cycle is 3 years

Ohio Beef Quality Assurance VIRTUAL Certification/Re-certification Sessions
DATE: THIRD Wednesday of November, December-2024 and January, February-2025
TIME: 7:00-8:30 PM
LOCATION: ON-LINE via CarmenZOOM
COST: $5.00-CASH OR CHECK. Make checks payable to OSU Extension Stark County. Mail or drop off payment to OSU Extension Stark County, ATTN: Virtual BQA, 2800 RichvilleDr. SE, Suite 100, Massillon, OH 44646.

REGISTER: Registration required. Register at https://go.osu.edu/starkvirtualbqa

2024
November 20
7:00-8:30 PM
Register by: November 19

December 18                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            7:00-8:30 PM
Register by: December 17

2025
January 15

7:00-8:30 PM
Register by: January 14

February19

7:00-8:30 PM
Register by: February18

Questions ??
Contact Heather Neikirk via phone @ 234-348-6145 or
via email @ neikirk.2@osu.edu