YQCA Certification
All youth exhibitors ages 8-18 showing market hogs must possess a current certification in Youth For The Quality Care of Animals (YQCA). This is an expectation of our processors. YQCA is available as an in-person course ($3) or as an online course ($12). Visit https://yqcaprogram.org/ to register for in-person and online courses.
All youth exhibitors ages 8-18 showing market hogs must possess a current certification in Youth For The Quality Care of Animals (YQCA). This is an expectation of our processors. YQCA is available as an in-person course ($3) or as an online course ($12). Visit https://yqcaprogram.org/ to register for in-person and online courses.
*Please note that exhibitors showing market hogs will have to enter their YQCA certification number when registering their hogs for the show.*
*Please note that exhibitors showing market hogs will have to enter their YQCA certification number when registering their hogs for the show.*
If an exhibitor is between the ages of 5 and 7, then their parent or the market hog owner must be Pork Quality Assurance (PQA) certified.
If an exhibitor is between the ages of 5 and 7, then their parent or the market hog owner must be Pork Quality Assurance (PQA) certified.
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Upcoming Courses
Upcoming Courses
CHECK WITH YOUR COUNTY EXTENSION OFFICE
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NC Cooperative Extension county centers and FFA chapters may have vouchers available to cover the cost of YQCA certification. Contact Jonathon Smith at 919-245-2057 or jonathon_smith@ncsu.edu if you need to be provided with a voucher due to a financial difficulty. He will provide a voucher or connect you with your local 4-H agent to help you secure a voucher.
NC Cooperative Extension county centers and FFA chapters may have vouchers available to cover the cost of YQCA certification. Contact Jonathon Smith at 919-245-2057 or jonathon_smith@ncsu.edu if you need to be provided with a voucher due to a financial difficulty. He will provide a voucher or connect you with your local 4-H agent to help you secure a voucher.
