What is FSQA?

The 4-H Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA) program helps 4-H producers understand their role in producing food, and help them make wise, eithical decisions related to food production. If you exhibit inthe following livestock areas you are required to become FSQA certified: Beef, Bucket Bottle, Dairy, Goats (Dairy and Meat), Swine, Sheep, Rabbit (if it is not a pet project), and Poultry.  You must become FSQA certified to sell your animal, exhibit your animals at the Clinton County Club Show, and to exhibit your animals at the Iowa State Fair.

How will youth become FSQA Certified?

-Youth 9-11 years of age (as of January 1st) must re-certify annually by attending a youth FSQA educations program.

-Youth 12-14 years of age and 15-19 years of age (as of January 1st) can certify and re-certify annually by attending a youth FSQA education program OR can test out at the appropriate age level for their age bracket.  Once certified by a test, youth are not required to re-certify  until the next age bracket it reached.  When youth reach the next age bracket they must re-test at the next age level.

*Tests will be graded by Extension Staff.  Youth must receive a 70% to pass and there is NO time limit.  If the youth does not reach the 70%, they have the option to take the test again immediately or go home, study and come back again to re-test after that day.  Youth can take the test up to 3 times in one day and can take the test as many times necessary to pass.  Guides are available to check out from the Extension Office to study.

Clinton County Training Dates:

There are no more training dates available in Clinton County.  If you would like to test, please contact the Extension Offie to ensure someone will be able to distribute the test.

Jackson County Training Dates:

• Monday, June 16th at 1:30pm

If you are planning on taking FSQA in another county, please make sure that you contact that county to make sure they have the space.  If you have any questions, please contact the Extension Office.