Do you need to have your SMQA training? It is scheduled for Thursday, March 12 at 6:30 pm at the Community First Bank basement in Butler.Show Me Quality Assurance Objective: To increase the knowledge and awareness of Missouri youth about food quality issues related to animal production.
Who should take SMQA: All 4-H members enrolled in food animal projects (including beef, sheep, swine, dairy cattle, meat and dairy goats, rabbits, and poultry) must complete the appropriate level of Missouri Show Me Quality Assurance (MSMQA) certification to be considered 4-H member in good standing in that project. Additionally, members must complete their MSMQA program by June 1 to participate in the Missouri State Fair.
4-Hers, ages 8-13, must complete the SMQA training 2 times. Then between the ages of 14-18, they must complete the training again. (That is 3 times total!)
If you are planning to do the SMQA training, please contact the Bates County University Extension office at 660.679.4167 or email Robyn Eckhoff, 4-H Youth Program Associate at Eckhoffr@missouri.edu by March 6 to register.
