Quality Assurance - Miami County 2024

The Ohio Department of Agriculture mandates quality assurance (QA) for all youth exhibitors (age 8-18) of market animals and lactating dairy animals.  The ODA requires QA to be completed a minimum of 45 days prior to exhibition.  Quality Assurance for 2024 dates February 19, March 25 and April 18.

Quality Assurance Test Out

Youth ages 12-14 and 15-18 have the option to test out of Quality Assurance.  Youth ages 12-14 who pass the QA test can test out of their annual QA program for up to 3 years (until they reach the age of 15 as of 1/1/program year).  Youth ages 15-18 years who pass the QA test can test out of their annual QA program permanently.  These ages are as of January 1, 2024.

Quality Assurance Test-Out sessions will be held at our extension office:

  • Monday - Friday 8am-4pm (please call to schedule your day/time)

Tests consists of 50 questions, multiple choice and youth must score a minimum of 70% to pass.  Depending on their project animal, youth may select the Small Animal Test (rabbits and poultry) or the Large Animal Test (sheep, beef, goats, swine, and dairy).  

 

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