The quality assurance program is designed to help 4-H animal and livestock project members understand their part in the production chain and ultimately produce a quality and safe food product.
Additional information on the FSQA (Food Safety Quality Assurance Program) can be found on the Iowa 4-H FSQA website
FSQA Certification Requirements:
2008 Iowa State Fair & Clay County Fair
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All 4-H beef exhibitors
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All 4-H sheep exhibitors
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All 4-H swine exhibitors
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All 4-H dairy exhibitors (cattle & goat)
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All 4-H meat goat exhibitors
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All 4-H rabbit exhibitors
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All 4-H poultry exhibitors
Certification options
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attend a training every year (training certification is good for one year)
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test out (test out certification is good until age 15)
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attending a training every year (training certification is good for one year)
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test out (test out certification is good until age 19)
Adults 19 and older must obtain certification through adult PQA or BQA training programs. Contact your veterinarian or commodity organization for more information.
Training Sessions
2008 Clay County FSQA Training dates
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Tuesday, March 18 ~ 5:00 - 7:00pm
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Thursday, March 20 ~ 5:00 - 7:00pm
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Tuesday, April 8 ~ 5:00 - 7:00pm
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Thursday, April 10 ~ 5:00 - 7:00pm
All Clay County FSQA trainings will be held at the 4-H Auditorium in the 4-H Exhibit Building on the Clay County Fairgrounds, Spencer. Pre-registration is required.
Additional FSQA Training dates from across the state are listed on the Iowa Pork Industry Center's FSQA web site.
Test out Option
Clay County 4-H members may set up appointments to take the FSQA test at the Clay County Extension Office. Simply call 262-2264 or email kday@iastate.edu to set up an appointment.
