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:
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.
Zoe Nafis
Livestock/4-H Livestock, Equine, Dairy Program Manager
zrl7@cornell.edu
(845) 344-1234, Ext. 258
Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County
18 Seward Avenue
Suite 300 (third floor)
Middletown, New York 10940
Last updated October 14, 2025