Clarinda, Iowa – Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will host a Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) training program on June 20, 2018 at Wibholm Hall on the Page County Fairgrounds. The program will cover numerous best management practices and will qualify producers for BQA certification. Iowa beef producers, veterinarians, feed industry personnel, and anyone interested in beef cattle production are invited to participate. The program will include a general overview of the BQA program and cover all the major production practices required for BQA certification.

“There is growing demand from packers and retailers that producers become BQA certified. It may soon become necessary for producers, especially those marketing fed cattle, to become certified in order to maintain market access,” says Chris Clark, ISUEO Beef Field Specialist. “Beyond that, the program does include a lot of really good information. BQA has evolved into a pretty comprehensive program and there should be value in the content for those that attend.”

The meeting will run from 6:00 pm to approximately 8:00 pm at Wibholm Hall on the Page County Fairgrounds in Clarinda. There is no cost to attend and a meal will be provided. Page County Cattlemen will begin serving meals at 5:30 pm. To assist organizers with planning, please preregister by June 18 by calling Kimberly Cavalier at the Page County Extension Office at (712) 542-5171.