Youth planning to exhibit live animals in Beef, Sheep, Swine, and Goat are required to complete Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) training each year, to be eligible to enter, show, and receive 4-H premiums if available. Training options include: online, yqcaprogram.org ($12) OR in-person at Extension office, ($3), see 4-H newsletter for details.

Current in-person trainings include:

• April 23 at 10 a.m. – Kickapoo Township Hall - 10025 W US Highway 150, Edwards, Illinois, 61528  - Contact: Kristi Smith, kristis2@illinois.edu or 309-685-3140
• May 21 at 11 a.m. – U of I Extension Fulton County office – 15411 N IL 100 Hwy, Lewistown, IL 61542 - Contact Krista Gray, kristakg@illinois.edu or 309-547-3711