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Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) in South Dakota 4-H resources
About YQCA – the national program
Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) is a national multi-species quality assurance program for youth ages 8 to 21 with a focus on three core pillars: food safety, animal well-being, and character development. The YQCA program is an annual certification created for youth producing and/or showing beef cattle, dairy cattle, sheep, meat goats, dairy goats, swine, poultry, and rabbits. The program has been designed by extension specialists and national livestock program managers to ensure it is accurate, current and relevant to the needs of the animal industry and shows, and is appropriate for youth learning levels.
Oat Variety Trial Results
In 2023, oat variety trials were planted at 7 locations and a regional summary in South Dakota.
4-H Coach and Chaperone Application
4-H Volunteers interested in chaperoning or coaching a team should complete this form.
State 4-H Rodeo Resources
View the documents and forms to participate in the State 4-H Rodeo.
Spring Wheat Variety Trial Results
The 2023 spring wheat reports include data from 10 locations with regional summaries.
2017-2018 Multi-State Organic Oat Variety Trial Results
The tight production margins currently present in agriculture have increased interest in growing organic oats.
Barley Variety Trial Results
In 2019, Barley trial was planted at one location in South Dakota.
Proso Millet Trial Results
In 2020, proso millet trials were conducted in 1 location in South Dakota.
Sorghum Trial Results
In 2023, sorghum trials were conducted in 2 locations in South Dakota.