All meat animal exhibitors planning to exhibit at the Buffalo/Pepin County Fair must earn one meat animal educational credit in addition to the YQCA training during the project year. Following the session, exhibitors must complete the Meat Animal Educational Credit online form.

The Meat Animal Educational Credit form submission is due by the Friday before the Fair begins. Educational sessions may be approved in-person events or online courses.

Online Options

Animal Sciences Virtual Education Series The Wisconsin Youth Livestock Program (WYLP) is excited to offer three webinars from February through April from 6:30-7:30 p.m. This is available for all youth grades 3-13. Topics in 2025 range from cooking, livestock management, and food science.

Prepare 2 Respond (P2R) This USDA funded grant project is a great way for youth to understand animal disease responses at local events. “A learner-engaged program designed to empower exposition employees, volunteers & first responders by building awareness of biosecurity and disease mitigation, resulting in a more rapid response and reduced impact”

Beef University This interactive training program offers multiple courses covering different beef-related topics that help to build a better understanding of the beef industry. Some of the current courses cover grading, nutrition, and raising beef cattle.

4-H Meat Judging Learn quality meat evaluation, classes and grading, cut identification and more from a variety of online trainings through the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension.

Meat Animal Educational Credit Form

Meat animal exhibitors must submit the Meat Animal Educational Credit form once they have attended or completed an approved educational session. Credits are due by the Friday before the Fair begins.