All youth who exhibit market animals, lactating dairy, or lactating goats are required by Ohio law to complete Quality Assurance (QA) prior to exhibition. QA must be completed a minimum of 45 days prior to exhibition of the animal(s).
Darke County Youth must have QA completed by June 1, 2026.
Reminder: All first and second year market and lactating dairy and goat exhibitors (regardless of the age of the exhibitor)
must have a parent or guardian attend QA along with the exhibitor.
In-person completion at Birchwood Training Center. Available dates in 2026:
- April 15
- April 21
- May 12
- May 20
All sessions start at 7:00 p.m.
Must recieve a 70% to pass. By appointment ONLY. Test out dates April 6 & 7. Exhibitors are eligible to test out at 12-14 & 15-18 as on Jan 1.
Online options to complete QA for 2025:
- Online course: Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA)
- There is a $12.00 fee per youth for this course.
- Complete the Web-based Training Certification option.
- Upon completion of the online YQCA course, a copy of the completion certificate MUST be emailed to Mercedes McFarland.
- Help documents (and new help videos) for account set up, registration, certificates, etc. can be found online https://yqcaprogram.org/local/youth_parents.php
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