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4-H Livestock Learning Night - Earn a YQCA Certification

  • Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

On Tuesday, November 25th, join Orange County 4-H for Livestock Learning Night!

During this session earn your Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) certification!

Instructor Led Training

Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) is a national certification program that teaches youth how to properly care for their animals and is used across the country in 4-H and FFA livestock shows, fairs, and future agricultural careers. It helps young livestock exhibitors learn about animal well-being, food safety, and life skills that build responsible future farmers!

Program Requirements:

  • Enroll for Livestock Learning Night through the QR code below
  • Follow the instructions below to create an account at yqcaprogram.org
  • Please note: the course requires a $3 payment
  • Enroll in the training called “YQCA Training at CCE Orange County”
  • Remember to take the online pretest before attending this event

For instructions on how to create an account, visit http://bit.ly/46K6wni

For more information about YQCA Certification, visit https://yqcaprogram.org/

Questions regarding YQCA registration, email help@yqcaprogram.org

Previous livestock experience preferred. Parental supervision is required under the age of 17. This program is for youth ages 8-19.

Register

http://bit.ly/4oc4UIT

Contact

Zoe Nafis
Livestock/4-H Livestock, Equine, Dairy Program Manager
zrl7@cornell.edu
(845) 344-1234, Ext. 258

Location

Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County
18 Seward Avenue
Suite 300 (third floor)
Middletown, New York 10940

Last updated October 14, 2025