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Beef Quality Assurance

South Dakota producers have the option to receive beef quality assurance (BQA) certification.

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Jan 22

Beef Quality Assurance Training @ Leola

SDSU Extension will host a Beef Quality Assurance training on January 22 from 6:00-8:30 p.m. at the Leola Municipal Building (742 Sherman St, Leola, SD 57456)for anyone involved in raising or handling cattle.

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Feb 13

Beef Quality Assurance Training @ Huron

SDSU Extension will host a Beef Quality Assurance training on February 13 from 1:00-3:30 p.m. at Nordby Exhibit Hall (1070 Third St SW, Huron, SD 57350) for anyone involved in raising or handling cattle.

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Feb 12

Beef Quality Assurance Training @ Madison

SDSU Extension will host a Beef Quality Assurance training on February 12 from 2:00-4:30 p.m. at the SDSU Extension Lake County Office (1000 Egan Ave S, Madison, SD 57042) for anyone involved in raising or handling cattle.

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Feb 12

Beef Quality Assurance Training @ Watertown

SDSU Extension will host a Beef Quality Assurance training on February 12 from 9:00-11:30 a.m. at the SDSU Extension Coddington County Office - Room B(1910 W Kemp Ave, Watertown, SD 57201) for anyone involved in raising or handling cattle.

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Feb 10

Virtual Beef Quality Assurance Training

SDSU Extension will host a virtual Beef Quality Assurance program on February 10 from 2:00-4:30 p.m. CST for anyone involved in raising or handling cattle.

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Jan 27

Beef Quality Assurance Training @ Mitchell

SDSU Extension will host a Beef Quality Assurance training on January 27 from 1:00-3:30 p.m. at the SDSU Extension Mitchell Regional Center (1800 E Spruce St, Mitchell, SD 57301) for anyone involved in raising or handling cattle.

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Jan 23

Beef Quality Assurance Training @ Britton

SDSU Extension will host a Beef Quality Assurance training on January 23 from 1:00-3:30 p.m. at the SDSU Extension Marshall County Office (909 Main St, Britton, SD 57430) for anyone involved in raising or handling cattle.

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Jan 22

Beef Quality Assurance Training @ Faulkton

SDSU Extension will host a Beef Quality Assurance training on January 22 from 1:00-3:30 p.m. at the Faulkton City Hall (105 8th Ave, Faulkton, SD 57438) for anyone involved in raising or handling cattle.

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