in November and December. These sessions will provide beef producers up-to-date standards and technologies to improve animal welfare and beef quality.
Meeting dates and locations include:
Nov. 21 – 6 p.m., American Legion, Lincoln
Dec. 3 – 6 p.m., Lost in Time, Fairbury
Dec. 10 – 6 p.m., Head Farms, Blue Mound
“The Illinois BQA program is a proven education system that teaches sensible management practices that help improve the quality and safety of beef,” said Travis Meteer, University of Illinois Extension beef specialist. “It clearly demonstrates how a producer’s actions on the farm have a huge impact on the final beef product.”
Beef Quality Assurance is a national program that hopes to raise consumer confidence through offering proper management education and guidelines for the beef industry.
A $25 fee includes the cost of a meal and training materials. Pre-registration is encouraged. Attendees should RSVP to Shelia Stannard at shelia@illinoisbeef.com or 217-787-4280.
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