Stay current with today’s cattle industry by renewing Beef Quality Assurance certification.
Beef Quality Assurance is a nationally coordinated, state-implemented program that provides systematic information to U.S. beef producers and beef consumers with 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.
Become BQA Certified in Illinois
The Illinois Beef Association, with Illinois Extension, is providing six informational certification meetings. Certifications are active for three years, so certifications received in 2022 or earlier are no longer valid and must be recertified to remain in good standing. This can be done in person or online at bqa.org.
- This location is held in conjunction with the regional Cattlemen Connect Education Series meeting.
- All meetings are free to Illinois Beef Association members. Non-members pay $20, which includes dinner and training materials.
- Pre-registration is required. For more information, please call the Illinois Beef Association at 217 787-4280 or visit illinoisbeef.com.
- If you will need an accommodation to participate, please contact Travis Meteer at wmeteer2@illinois.edu, 217-236-4961. Early requests are strongly encouraged.
About National Beef Quality Assurance
National BQA does more than just help beef producers capture more value from their market cattle. BQA also reflects a positive public image and instills consumer confidence in the beef industry. When producers implement the best management practices of a BQA program, they assure their market steers, heifers, cows, and bulls are the best they can be.
Additional In-Person Training Events
Dec. 2
- Elizabeth Community Center, 402 West Street, Elizabeth
- Kountry Kitchen, 105 East Main Street, Teutopolis
Dec. 4
- Reel Livestock Center, 174 Danvers Road, Congerville
- Greenville Livestock Auction, 840 Illinois Route 127, Greenville
Dec. 10
- Fairview Sale Barn, 1120 Carter Road, Fairview
