To register: contact Tove Ford at (518)765-3518/tff24@cornell.edu Questions: contact Hank Bignell at (518)272-4210/hdb48@cornell.edu Beef Quality Assurance is a nationwide certification program to help ensure a safe, wholesome and quality beef product for consumers. Topics covered include cattle nutrition, handling, and vaccine protocols. The workshop will cover requirements 1-3 below. To be certified, producers must: 1. Attend a BQA classroom training 2. Attend a chute-side training. 3. Sign a BQA Contract. Registration fee: $10.00 per farm to cover the cost of the manual. For questions, contact: Hank Bignell at hdb48@cornell.edu or 518/272-4210. BQA recertification is required every three years. Attendance at this workshop will recertify you for another 3 years.
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