Cornell Cooperative Extension of Madison County and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chenango County are pleased to offer a Beef Quality Assurance training to local beef and dairy producers.
The training will be held on Thursday, Oct. 6, from 6 to 9 p.m., with registration beginning at 5:30 p.m. Join us at Great Northern Farm located at 1716 Fisk Road, Eaton, for a presentation by Dr. Mike Baker, Extension Beef Specialist, and chute side training.
There is no cost for the training. Dinner will be served through support provided by Multimin USA. Participants are required to purchase a Beef Quality Assurance Manual, one per farm, for a $10 fee which will be collected at the training. Re-Certification is free.
Beef Quality Assurance is a national program that provides training to beef cattle producers in food safety, proper cattle handling techniques, handling of animal health products, injection sites, and record keeping. The goal of this program is to maximize consumer confidence and acceptance of beef by focusing the producer’s attention to daily production practices that influence the safety, wholesomeness, and quality of beef and beef products.
Many beef cattle buyers, feeders, packers, and retail outlets are requiring that the beef they purchase be produced by BQA certified cattle producers. Also, most “added value” sale opportunities for feeder and stocker cattle require BQA certification.
By attending, a beef producer will be level 1 certified. By having a signed Veterinarian Client/ Patient Relationship form, a producer is certified at level 2. Pre-registration is required. Register at https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/BQA2016_225.
Space is limited so register early!
Multiple raffle prizes, sponsored by the New York Beef Council, will be available to attendees. In addition participants who complete a training during October, Beef Quality Assurance Month, will be entered into a special state-wide raffle.
Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities. Accommodations for persons with special needs may be requested by contacting our office.
For further assistance or information please contact Katherine Brosnan, Madison County CCE, at 315-684-3001 ext. 100 or email kmb279@cornell.edu or Rich Tabor, Chenango County CCE, at 607-334-5841 ext. 21 or email rbt44@cornell.edu.