There are new quidelines for the Iowa 4-H FSQA program in Emmet County and across the state.
Following are the rules:
* All of the following 4-H/FFA exhibitors must be certified in FSQA in order to participate in the Emmet County Fair:
-SWINE
-BEEF (Market & Breeding)
-DAIRY (Cattle & Goats)
-SHEEP
-POULTRY
-RABBIT
* Youth, ages 9-11 by January 1, 2008, must recertify in FSQA annually.
* Youth, ages 12-14 by January 1, 2008, can recertify annually or can test out. If youth pass the test, certification will be good until they turn 15.
* You, ages 15-19 by January 1, 2008, can recertify annually or can test out. If youth pass the test, certification will be good until they graduate.
*Youth can be certified in FSQA by attending an Extension sponsored FSQA training. Youth are able to attend training in any county; however, they need to contact the host county to pre-register.
Emmet County FSQA Trainings & Testing Dates:
June 19– FSQA Training
Farm Bureau Bldg, Estherville, 7-9 p.m.
Pre-register by June 17
June 9 – FSQA Testing day
Emmet County Extension Office, 8:30 am - 4:00 p.m.
Set up your specific time to test by June 6