Beef Quality Assurance

The Beef Quality Assurance program provides guidelines for beef cattle production and outlines how to increase consumer confidence through proper management techniques and a commitment to quality. There is an online program for training in several key areas in beef production – cow-calf, stocker, feedyard, dairy, and transportation. The modules are available in English and Spanish, and topics covered include animal husbandry, animal welfare, environmental stewardship and food safety practices..

BQA Certification

Online
BQA certification is available in Michigan through the national online training and certification program housed at www.bqa.org. Online training and certification is free.

In-person
Attend the 2025 Michigan Beef Quality Assurance trainings in partnership with Michigan Beef Industry Commission, Michigan State University Beef Team & Michigan Cattlemen’s Association at the following locations! Meetings are free and open to everyone! Registration is required.

January 21, 2025 at Beagio’s in Kingston, MI
February 19, 2025 at Ubly Heights in Ubly
March 25, 2025, Rudyard, MI
April 8, 2025 at Beagio’s in Kingston
September 23, 2025, Green Township Hall, Paris, MI
November 25, 2025 MSU Pavilion. East Lansing, MI

-All meetings with begin at 6 pm with dinner and the training will follow.
Register for in-person BQA training & certification here