Beef Quality Assurance is a nationally coordinated, state implemented program that provides systematic information to U.S. beef producers and beef consumers with the knowledge to raise cattle under optimum management and environmental conditions. BQA guidelines are designed to make certain all beef consumers can take pride in what they purchase – and can trust and have confidence in the entire beef industry.
How to become BQA certified
The Illinois Beef Association, with University of Illinois Extension, is providing an informational meeting on Tuesday, December 12. at 6 p.m. at Bureau County Extension Office in Princeton, Il.
Certifications are active for three years, so certifications received in 2020 or earlier are no longer valid and must be re-certified to remain in good standing. This can be done in person or online at bqa.org.
- All meetings are free to IBA members. Non-members pay $20 which includes dinner and training materials.
- Pre-registration is required. For information, call the Illinois Beef Association at 217-787-4280 or go online to illinoisbeef.com.
- If you will need an accommodation in order to participate, please contact Travis Meteer at wmeteer2@illinois.edu. Early requests are strongly encouraged.