Fairs & Shows
The following fairs and livestock shows – organized by state where hosted – have announced that they will accept YQCA certification for the quality assurance requirement. This list is updated regularly, but always check directly with the fair or show for up-to-date information.
| State | Show | YQCA Certification Accepted? | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | All county and state fair youth exhibitors | Yes | Will continue to accept Arizona Youth Livestock Quality Assurance certifications completed before January 1, 2018 until all currently valid certificates expire. Starting January 1, 2018, only YQCA certifications (online or instructor-led) will be offered. |
| California | California State Fair | Yes | Will continue to accept valid California State Fair Quality Assurance and Ethics training certifications taken before December 31, 2016 for the 2017 and 2018 California State Fair. Starting in 2019, only YQCA certifications will be accepted. |
| California | Santa Barbara County Fair | Yes | Will continue to accept California State Fair Livestock Quality Assurance certification until all currently valid certificates expire. After that, only YQCA certifications will be accepted. |
| Colorado | National Western Stock Show | Yes | Starting with 2018 show |
| Iowa | National Pork Expo | Yes | Will continue to accept Youth PQA certifications until all currently valid certification expire. After that, only YQCA certifications will be accepted. |
| Nebraska | All county and state fair exhibitors (4-H and FFA) | Yes | Will continue to accept Nebraska Livestock Quality Assurance certification until all currently valid certificates expire. After that, only YQCA certifications will be accepted. |
| North Dakota | All county and state fair 4-H exhibitors | Yes | Will continue to accept Nebraska Livestock Quality Assurance certification until all currently valid certificates expire. After that, only YQCA certifications will be accepted. |