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2009 Quality Assurance Ethics Training Information (Check back for new dates being added)

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2009 Minnesota 4-H Livestock Quality Assurance and Ethics Policy
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All youth participating as a State Fair 4-H livestock exhibitor in beef, dairy, sheep, swine, poultry, rabbits, meat and dairy goat and lama must have completed the a Livestock Quality Assurance and Ethics workshop. Certification is good for three fair seasons. The level of training required is determined by the grade of the youth at the time the training takes place.
Note: Since 2006, pre-State Fair age 4-Hers are recommended to be certified. Some counties do, however, require certification of pre-State Fair age 4-Hers for participation at the county fair. It should be recognized that counties policies might be stricter than this state policy.