2026 Quality Assurance Opportunities- Updated 12.10.25
(Please contact the county before attending any Quality Assurance Session that is not your own county for possible changes.)
YQCA Information
QA resources
Quality Assurance
No Pre-registration needed
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1:00 PM |
April 11 |
Extension Office Large meeting room |
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6:30 PM |
May 12 |
Extension Office Large meeting room |
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6:30 PM |
May 13 |
Extension Office Large meeting room |
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6:30 PM |
May 19 |
Extension Office Large meeting room |
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6:30 PM |
June 10 |
Extension Office Large meeting room- *Not Hartford or Ohio State Fair exhibitors |
*The QA session on June 10 is after the deadline for the Hartford Fair and will not meet the requirement for those exhibitors.
*All Livestock Exhibitors are required to attend a QA session by July 1 in order to show at Delaware County Fair.
* Anyone arriving more than 10 minutes late will not receive credit for attending the QA session.
In person Quality Assurance Test
Email or call to schedule a convenient time for you! No tests will be administered after July 1st. The Quality Assurance test is offered for youth 4-H ages 12 years and older who have previously completed Quality Assurance programming. Participants must pass by at least 70%. Participants can receive QA credit for multiple years, depending on their age. The test may be taken once each year, any participants who do not pass will be required to complete a Quality Assurance program to receive QA credit.
Nearby Quality Assurance Training Dates:
- Most dates are early March through the end of May
COUNTY CONTACT INFORMATION:
Delaware County, 740-833-2030
Knox County, 740-397-0401
Licking County, 740-670-5315
Marion County, 740-223-4040
Union County, 937-644-8117
Quality Assurance 2026 - Frequently Asked Questions
- Who must attend Quality Assurance? All 4-H and FFA members taking Market Beef, Market Swine, Market Lambs, Breeding Sheep, Market and Breeding Rabbits, All Poultry, Goats (including Pygmy and Pack Goats) and Dairy Cattle MUST attend a Quality Assurance program in order to exhibit at the Delaware County, Hartford Fair or Ohio State Fair. Completing the quality assurance requirement each year is mandatory by state law for junior exhibitors. Pet Rabbit and Companion Goat members do not need to complete Quality Assurance.
- When is the Quality Assurance attendance deadline?
- Delaware County Fair QA deadline is on or before July 1.
- Hartford Fair QA deadline is on or before June 1.
- Ohio State Fair QA deadline is on or before June 1.
Ohio Department of Agriculture requires exhibitors to have participated or tested out of a Quality Assurance program within 45 days prior to the opening day of the exhibition.
- Does it matter which Quality Assurance I attend? There are 5 QA programs offered in Delaware County this year. Credit will be given for QA attendance regardless of which program you attend.
- What if I arrive at a Quality Assurance program late? It is important for each 4-H or FFA member to receive all the training in order to meet Ohio Department of Agriculture requirements. Anyone arriving more than 10 minutes late will not receive credit for attending the QA session.
- What happens if I am unable to attend any of the Delaware County Quality Assurance programs? If you have a conflict with each of the listed Quality Assurance options on the reverse of this sheet, you may contact other county offices to see if you can participate at their offerings. If you know you will have conflicts with the Delaware County dates, call as soon as possible because many counties have earlier QA dates. Also, an asynchronous online session can be taken. YQCA online version is the only type of online QA accepted in the state of Ohio. Information on how to complete this can be found on our website- https://delaware.osu.edu/program-areas/4-h-youth-development/quality-assurance . You must email Jacci at Smith.11005@osu your completion certificate.
- What about the Hartford Fair? Exhibitors at the Hartford fair taking any market or breeding projects must attend a Quality Assurance program on or before June 1. Call the Licking Co. Extension office with questions. The last QA session is after the deadline for the Hartford Fair and will not meet the requirement for exhibitors.
- Can I Test Out of Quality Assurance? Yes! Delaware County offers in person opportunities for youth to test out of their Quality Assurance. Youth ages 12 and above may take a Quality Assurance test to see how well they know the material. Youth passing the test may potentially fulfill their QA requirement for multiple years, depending on their age. Email Jacci at smith.11005@osu.edu or call the Extension office to schedule a time to take the test or if you have additional questions (740-833-2039). Tests will NOT be scheduled after July 1st! You can now also take the YQCA online test out option. You must email Jacci at Smith.11005@osu your completion certificate. Information on how to complete this can be found on our website- https://delaware.osu.edu/program-areas/4-h-youth-development/quality-assurance