Animal care certification required for exhibitors at Malheur County Fair

By on Tuesday, February 4th, 2025 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News

MALHEUR COUNTY — The Nyssa FFA Chapter reports that there is a new requirement for all FFA members attending the Malheur County Fair and showing a livestock animal this year. The Youth for the Quality Care of Animals Certification goes over proper care for a livestock animal, and more. The training costs $12.00 and must be completed to show an animal at the Malheur County fair.

According to YQCA’s website, Youth for the Quality Care of Animals is a national multi-species quality assurance program for youth ages 8 to 21 with a focus on three core pillars—Food Safety, Animal Well-Being, and Character Development.

To get started in the certification process, view the documentation within the link below:

https://yqcaprogram.org/local/pdf/YQCA_HelpDoc_GettingWBTCertification_2024.pdf?fbclid=IwY2xjawIN8WtleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHZJ4GXL0_BWyV4Yjj-EsBzY3BdvkV3YlOldtLmAB95TYXWSA6Nlp1LJTkw_aem_YBT0C32vkjWAlm7DaolwXQ