Certification and Re-Certification
Two options exist, online or in-person courses, for certifying or recertifying your Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) certification. All in-person certification courses must be taught by certified BQA trainers. In-person certification trainings typically have a registration fee, whereas the online course is always free and available any time.
In-Person Trainings
Upcoming Extension-hosted in-person certification trainings are typically advertised on the SDSU Extension events calendar. Individuals looking for in-person BQA certification courses in their area can also directly contact one of the Certified South Dakota BQA Trainers or the State BQA Coordinator, Addie Womack. Cattlemen or companies wanting to host an in-person certification course are encouraged to organize a group and contact a trainer or the State BQA Coordinator.
Producers may attend in-person BQA certification trainings in surrounding states, and producers from any state may certify at a South Dakota training. If a trainer has questions, tell them to contact the South Dakota State BQA Coordinator, Addie Womack.
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Certified South Dakota BQA Trainers
The primary role of certified South Dakota BQA Trainers is to conduct in-person BQA certification courses. They can also assist producers with writing standard operating procedures (SOPs), employee training resources or providing example templates for required BQA records.
South Dakota BQA Trainers may assist producers with completing voluntary, on-farm assessments (BQA Feedyard Assessment, Stocker Assessment or Cow-Calf Assessment). Use the button below to find a certified South Dakota BQA Trainer in your area to learn more.
South Dakota State BQA Coordinator
Addie Womack, South Dakota State BQA Coordinator, can assist with questions on any of the cattle quality assurance programs, checking your individual certification status, or renewing your certification. Producers interest in completing a BQA Feedyard Assessment can all contact Addie directly to schedule a site visit.
- Addie Womack
Attn: SD BQA Program
1800 E. Spruce St.
Mitchell, SD 57301
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