Some large packers and processors have announced that effective January 1, 2019, buyers representing them will only purchase from farms that are BQA or FARM certified. Most dairy farms are certified with their dairy processor; ask your dairy rep for help in providing proof of completion of FARM 3.0 or beyond (evaluations conducted in 2017 to present). This will be in effect for those selling finished beef breeds and will be in effect for all markets and all private treaty transactions. It is also believed that beginning in January 2020, additional processors may also require this. In-person trainings are being offered by UW-Extension. See dates and locations below or visit http://www.bqa.org to obtain free, online BQA certification.
Each location will offer the same information. You only need to attend one complete session to become BQA Certified. Cost is $15.00 which will be collected at the door. Make checks payable to “WI BQA Program.” If you have questions or would like to register, contact the instructor for the location you wish to attend.
Monday, January 14, 2019
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Saturday, January 19, 2019
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Saturday, January 26, 2019
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| Registration begins at 8:30 am Calumet County Courthouse, Room #025 206 Court Street, Chilton Pre-register by January 9 |
Outagamie County Extension Office 3365 W. Brewster St., Appleton Pre-register by January 15 Limit 30. Pre-registration is required |
Neville Public Museum 210 Museum Place, Green Bay Pre-register by January 19 |
| Instructor: Amber O’Brien Ag Educator UW-Extension Calumet County Contact Amber at 920-849-1450 x3 |
Instructor: Sarah Grotjan Dairy & Livestock Educator UW-Extension Outagamie County Contact Sarah at 920-832-4763 |
Instructor: Liz Binversie Ag Educator UW-Extension Brown County Contact Liz at 920-391-4612 |
Sponsored by UW-Extension, Wisconsin Beef Council, Beef Checkoff
