Beef Quality Assurance

The Beef Quality Assurance program provides guidelines for beef cattle production and outlines how to increase consumer confidence through proper management techniques and a commitment to quality. Join us in 2026 for our BQA in person training series at various locations throughout the state. There is also an online program for training in several key areas in beef production – cow-calf, stocker, feedyard, dairy, and transportation. The modules are available in English and Spanish. In person or online training topics covered include animal husbandry, animal welfare, environmental stewardship and food safety practices.

BQA Certification

Online
BQA certification is available in Michigan through the national online training and certification program housed at www.bqa.org. Online training and certification is free.

In-person
The MSU Beef Team, Michigan Cattlemen's Association and Michigan Beef Industry Commission have come together to provide you with certification/recertification trainings for the following dates. Register Here!

• March 17th: MSU Extension Office in West Branch, MI Bay College in Escanaba, MI

• April 22nd: Bay College in Escanaba, MI
• September 24th: MSU Extension Office in Allegan, MI
• November 10th: Farm Bureau Pavilion in Lansing, MI

Note: more trainings may be scheduled at a later date. 

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