Bellevue High School
Monday, February 26
Every member taking livestock (not horses or dogs) must attend Quality Assurance training. First year members taking a livestock project must attend a county wide Quality Assurance session put on by the OSU Extension office and Jr. Fair. A parent/guardian must be present the entire time for first year exhibitors.
The test out option will be offered only at the countywide Quality Assurance options listed below. Youth ages 15-18 who pass the Quality Assurance test can test out of their annual Quality Assurance program permanently. These ages are as of January 1, 2024 – a youth’s 4-H age.
- March 26 Quality Assurance – Mohawk School 6:00 PM
- April 28 Quality Assurance – Sentinel Career and technology center 12:00 PM
Other options for Quality Assurance:
• Attend a qualified Quality Assurance training with/in your club. Certified Assistant Instructors will be able to teach Quality Assurance at the club level. If they choose to open it up to others to attend, we will compile a list and you will be notified. **These do not qualify for first year members. **
• Attend a qualified Quality Assurance training in another Ohio county- fees may apply. You can call the Extension office for dates and times. **These do not qualify for first year members. **
• Attend a qualified Quality Assurance training at an Ohio 4-H approved event. These could be at a clinic, Junior Swine Day, Ohio Beef Expo, Dairy Palooza, Champions Choice Lamb Camp, Ohio 4-H Conference, etc. **These do not qualify for first year members. **
Quality Assurance must be completed by a county deadline of May 1st, 2024.