BROOKINGS, S.D. – Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) certification stands as a cornerstone for cattle producers aiming to enhance their livestock management and sustainability practices.
With a focus on ensuring the highest standards of care and management, BQA offers two convenient certification or recertification paths: an accessible online course and detailed in-person training sessions.
Online Learning: A Click Away
Available 24/7, the online BQA course provide a comprehensive yet flexible way to obtain or renew your certification at no cost. This platform is ideal for busy producers seeking quality education at their own pace.
In-Person Expertise: Learning from the Best
For those preferring direct interaction and hands-on learning, in-person BQA training offers invaluable insights. Led by certified BQA trainers, these sessions are advertised on the SDSU Extension events calendar and involve a registration fee.
Cattlemen are welcome to attend BQA certification trainings beyond their state borders, embodying the program’s commitment to flexibility and accessibility.
South Dakota warmly welcomes out-of-state producers to its sessions, emphasizing the nationwide appeal and recognition of BQA certification.
Certified South Dakota BQA Trainers offer more than just certification; they provide standard operating procedures, employee training materials, and essential BQA records templates.
They also guide producers through voluntary on-farm assessments to refine their management practices.
Addie Womack, the South Dakota State BQA Coordinator, is your go-to source for cattle quality assurance programs, including checking certification status, renewing it, and organizing a BQA Feedyard Assessment.
In embracing BQA certification, producers commit to the highest standards of cattle care and quality, ensuring a sustainable future for the beef industry.
