Meat Animal Educational Credit

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

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 free, interactive training program provides access to the resources that can help market beef and further understand the beef industry – spanning hot topics from beef production and nutrition to today’s modern beef consumer. 

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.