K-State Research and Extension Post Rock District

Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) Program

Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) is a national, multi-species youth livestock quality assurance program that covers food safety, animal well-being, and character development.

It is a great learning experience for youth involved in any livestock project! The class is required to be completed annually by all Kansas State Fair Grand Drive and Kansas Junior Livestock Show participants.

  • Learn more about YQCA at the K-State Youth Livestock Program website.
  • YQCA training can be completed online or by attending an in-person class. Each program year, Post Rock District Staff will offer an in-person training opportunity that aligns with the expectations set forth by the K-State Youth Livestock Program.
  • If your club would like an in-person YQCA training, contact your local Post Rock District Office. Blaire Todd, Livestock Production Agent, or Risa Overmiller, 4-H Program Coordinator, can assist with your questions and getting an in-person class scheduled.
  • Sign up in advance for all classes and pay your fee at yqcaprogram.org

UPCOMING IN-PERSON CLASSES IN POST ROCK DISTRICT

April 1, 2024 in Smith Center: Risa Overmiller will be leading this in-person YQCA training. Email questions to Risa at overmiller@ksu.edu. The class will take place at the Smith County Courthouse basement meeting room. It will begin at 1:00 p.m.

  • Participants need to sign-up in advance. To do so, members need to log into their YQCA account, go to “enrolled training”, and select the course labeled “Smith Co. YQCA". Members will be able to enroll and pay for the course online. Participants also need to take a pre-test online before attending the in-person training!

April 27, 2024 in Sylvan Grove: Blaire Todd will be leading this in-person YQCA training. Email questions to Blaire at blairet@ksu.edu. The class will take place at the Sylvan Grove Sale Barn. It will begin after Lincoln County's small animal weigh-in, starting at 12:30 p.m. Lincoln County 4-H Council will be providing food.

  • Participants need to sign-up in advance. To do so, members need to log into their YQCA account, go to “enrolled training”, and select the course labeled “Lincoln County Training". Members will be able to enroll and pay for the course online. Participants also need to take a pre-test online before attending the in-person training!