Beef quality assurance program set

OSU Extension hosts event March 30 for beef and dairy producers at Coshocton County Services Building

Beef quality assurance programs ensure beef and dairy cattle are maintained in a manner that will result in a safe and wholesome beef product for the consumer.

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Published February 28, 2026 - 6:17 a.m.

In today’s market it is important to take advantage of all opportunities to market cattle most desirable to the buyer. Beef quality assurance programs ensure beef and dairy cattle are maintained in a manner that will result in a safe and wholesome beef product for the consumer.

As of now, Wendy’s, Tyson Foods, Cargill and multiple auctions have announced requirements that cattle they buy be from BQA-certified farms. BQA certification is required of beef and dairy producers.

OSU Extension will hold a BQA program from 6-7:30 p.m. Monday, March 30 at the County Services Building, room 145, 724 S. Seventh St., Coshocton. To register, email Brett Kinzel at kinzel.40@osu.edu or call 740-622-2265.

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