Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) Meeting-Paris

September 23, 2025 6:00PM - 9:00PM

Registration Deadline: September 23, 2025 - 12:00PM

Green Township Hall in Paris, MI

Contact: Kable Thurlow, Brittany Schultz

Paris, MI – The Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) program provides guidelines for beef cattle production and helps build consumer confidence through proper management techniques and a commitment to quality.

Training—available online or in person—covers topics such as animal husbandry, animal welfare, environmental stewardship, and food safety practices.

BQA certification is available in Michigan through the national online training and certification program at www.bqa.org. Online training and certification are free. Producers may also attend one of the in-person trainings taught by the MSU Beef Team and sponsored by the Michigan Cattlemen's Association and the Michigan Beef Industry Commission.

Upcoming In-Person Training:

September 23 – Green Township Hall, Paris, MI

All in-person trainings begin at 6:00 p.m. with supper provided. There is no cost to attend. To help us plan for the training and meal, please register at https://bit.ly/ParisBQA or call Brittany at the Gladwin County MSU Extension Office at (989) 426-7741 ext. 201.

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