2012 Quality Assurance

Quality Assurance programming available for Delaware County 4-Hers. Includes Frequently Asked Questions

2012 Quality Assurance Schedule

  • April 23, 2012 (Monday) – 7-8:30 PM, Delaware Area Career Center, North Campus
  • May 3, 2012 (Thursday) – 7-8:30 PM, Delaware Area Career Center, North Campus
  • May 19, 2012 (Saturday) – 9-10:30 AM, Delaware Co. Fairgrounds Merchant’s Building
  • May 22, 2012 (Tuesday) – 7-8:30 PM, Leed’s Farm, Rt. 36, Ostrander

    Quality Assurance Test

    Call to schedule a convenient time for you!  No tests will be administered after July 1st.  The Quality Assurance Test is offered for youth 4-H ages 12 years and above who have previously completed Quality Assurance programming.  Participants must have 70% of questions correct or higher in order to pass.  Participants who pass may be eligible to receive QA credit for multiple years, depending on their age.  The test may be taken once each year, and participants who do not pass will be required to complete a Quality Assurance program to receive QA credit.  Members aged 15 & up are eligible to test out for the rest of their 4-H career!

     

    Other Nearby Quality Assurance Training Dates:

    Ohio Beef Expo

    Beef Quality Assurance Training March 17 (Saturday) 

    Licking County Locations

    March 7 (Wednesday)  -  Utica High School (6:30 PM)                     

    March 22 (Thursday) -  OSU-N/COTC – Founder’s Hall (6:30 PM)

    April 7 (Saturday)  -  OSU-N/COTC – Founder’s Hall (10:00 AM)
    April 23 (Monday)  -  Northridge High School  (6:30 PM)
    May 15 (Tuesday)  -  Licking Valley High School  (6:30 PM)

       
    Knox County Locations

    All programs are 6-7:30 PM

    March 12 (Monday) – East Knox High School

    April 12 (Thursday) – Centerburg High School

    April 30 (Monday) – Fredericktown High School

    May 10 (Thursday) – Mt. Vernon High School

    May 17 (Thursday) – Danville High School

    Quality Assurance Frequently Asked Questions

     

    • Who must attend Quality Assurance?  All 4-H and FFA members taking Market Beef, Market Lambs, Market Rabbits, Market Poultry, Goats (including Pygmy and Pack goats) and Dairy Cattle MUST attend a Quality Assurance program in order to exhibit at the Delaware County or Ohio State Fair.  All Market Hog Exhibitors must complete PQA training each year.  Completing the quality assurance requirement each year is mandatory by state law for junior exhibitors.

     

    • Does it matter which Quality Assurance I attend?  There are 4 QA/PQA general multi-species programs offered in Delaware County this year.  Credit will be given for QA/PQA attendance regardless of which program you attend. 

     

    • What if I arrive at a Quality Assurance program late?  It is important for each 4-H or FFA member to receive all the training in order to meet Ohio Department of Agriculture requirements.  Anyone arriving more than 10 minutes late will not receive credit for attending the QA session.

     

    • What happens if I am unable to attend any of the Delaware County Quality Assurance programs?  If you have a conflict with each of the listed Quality Assurance options on the reverse of this sheet, you may contact the Extension office to learn phone numbers or dates for QA programs in other counties.  If you know you will have conflicts with the Delaware County dates, call as soon as possible because many counties have earlier QA dates. Market Hog exhibitors must earn youth Pork Quality Assurance Plus certification with no exceptions.  If you attend another county, make sure it satisfies the PQA requirement.

     

    • What about the Hartford Fair?   Exhibitors at the Hartford fair taking any market or breeding projects (including breeding rabbits) must attend a Quality Assurance program before June 1.  Call the Licking Co. Extension office with questions.

     

    • Can I Test Out of Quality Assurance?  Yes!  Delaware County offers opportunities for youth to test out of their Quality Assurance or Pork Quality Assurance requirement.  Youth ages 12 and above who have completed a Quality Assurance program in previous years may take a Quality Assurance or Pork Quality Assurance test to see how well they know the material.  Youth passing the test may potentially fulfill their QA or PQA requirement for multiple years, depending on their age.  Call the Extension office to schedule a time to take the test or if you have additional questions (740-833-2030).  Tests will NOT be scheduled after July 1st!

     

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    Ohio State University Extension embraces human diversity and is committed to ensuring that all research and related educational programs are available to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or veteran status.  This statement is in accordance with United States Civil Rights Laws and the USDA.

     

    Keith L. Smith, Associate Vice President for Agricultural Administration and Director, OSU Extension

     

    TDD No. 800-589-8292 (Ohio only) or 614-292-1868.

     

     

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    Ohio State University Extension embraces human diversity and is committed to ensuring that all research and related educational programs are available to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or veteran status. This statement is in accordance with United States Civil Rights Laws and the USDA.

    Keith L. Smith, Associate Vice President for Agricultural Administration; Associate Dean, College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences; Director, Ohio State University Extension and Gist Chair in Extension Education and Leadership. TDD No. 800-589-8292 (Ohio only) or 614-292-6181.