In-Person Training

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Step 1. Hover over your state to see your state coordinator and upcoming trainings.

Step 2. Find a BQA training near you.

Step 3. Register to attend.

Alabama

<div class="row content-block"> <div class="col-xs-12 text-flow"><h3>alabama</h3><h3><span style="color: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 20px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">State CoordinatorS:</span><br></h3> <p class=""><strong>SOREN RODNING</strong><br>Auburn University<br>(334) 329-1665<br><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p> <p><strong>DR. CRISTOPHER YOUNG</strong><br>Auburn University<br>Professor of Practice <br>Office of the Vice President for Research<br>Office of the Dean, College of Veterinary Medicine<br>(334) 752-1975<br><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p> <p><strong>Ali Gotcher</strong><br>Alabama Cooperative Extension System<br>Regional Extension Agent <br>Animal Sciences and Forages <br>(256) 332-8880<br><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p> <h4>Upcoming Trainings: </h4><p>  <a href="https://www.bamabeef.org/p/beefcheckoff/beef-quality-assurance" role="button" class="btn btn-primary" data-link-type="url"> click here </a><br></p></div> </div>

Alaska

Arizona

<div class="row content-block"> <div class="col-xs-12 text-flow"><h3><span style="color: inherit; font-family: inherit; background-color: rgba(200, 200, 201, 0.11);">arizona</span></h3><h3 class=""><span style="color: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 20px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">State Coordinator:</span><br></h3> <p><strong>NATE BRAWLEY</strong><br>University of Arizona Cooperative Extension<br>(928) 985-8855<br><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p> <p class=""><strong>DEBBIE REED</strong><br>University of Arizona School of Animal and Comparative Biomedical Sciences<br>(520) 626-7107<br><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p> <p><strong>ASHLEY WRIGHT</strong><br>University of Arizona Cooperative Extension<br>(520) 766-3605<br><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p> <h4>Upcoming Trainings: </h4><p><a href="https://extension.arizona.edu/beef-quality-assurance-certification" role="button" class="btn btn-primary" data-link-type="url"> click here </a><br></p></div> </div>

Arkansas

<div class="row content-block"> <div class="col-xs-12 text-flow"><h3>arkansas</h3><h3 class=""><span style="color: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 20px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">State Coordinator:</span><br></h3> <p><strong>MAGGIE JUSTICE, PHD</strong><br>University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture<br>(501) 671-2350<br><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p> <h4>Upcoming Trainings: </h4><p> <a href="https://www.uaex.uada.edu/farm-ranch/animals-forages/beef-cattle/quality-assurance.aspx" role="button" class="btn btn-primary" data-link-type="url"> click here </a><br></p></div> </div>

California

<div class="row content-block"> <div class="col-xs-12 text-flow"><h3 class=""><span style="color: inherit; font-family: inherit; background-color: rgba(200, 200, 201, 0.11);">CALIFORNIA</span></h3><h3 class=""><span style="color: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 20px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">State Coordinators:</span><br></h3> <p class=""><strong>GABRIELE MAIER, PHD, DACVPM</strong> <br>University of California Davis <br>Department of Population Health & Reproduction <br>(530) 754-0886 <br><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p> <p class=""><strong>JIM OLTJEN, PHD</strong> <br>University of California Davis <br>Department of Animal Science <br>(530) 752-5650 <br><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p> <h4>Upcoming Trainings: </h4><p><a tbd="" a="">TBD</a></p></div> </div>

Colorado

<div class="row content-block"><div class="col-xs-12 text-flow"><h3 class="">Colorado</h3> <h4>State Coordinator:</h4> <p><strong>LIBBY BIGLER</strong> <br>Colorado State University <br>Department of Animal Science <br>(970) 491-2333 <br><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p> <h4>Upcoming Trainings:</h4><h6>To view all upcoming trainings in Colorado please visit their events page:</h6><h6><span style="font-weight: normal;"> <a href="http://www.cobqa.org/events.html" role="button" class="btn btn-primary" data-link-type="url"> CO Events Page </a><br></span></h6></div></div>

Connecticut

Delaware

<div class="row content-block"> <div class="col-xs-12 text-flow"><h3>Delaware</h3><h3 class=""><span style="color: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 20px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">State Coordinator:</span><br></h3> <p class=""><strong>SUSAN TRUEHART GAREY</strong><br>University of Delaware<br>Kent County Extension Director<br>(302) 730-4000<br><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p> <p class=""><br></p> <h4>Upcoming Trainings: </h4><p class="">  TBD <br></p></div> </div>

DistrictOfColumbia

Florida

<div class="row content-block"> <div class="col-xs-12 text-flow"><h3>florida</h3><h3><span style="color: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 20px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">State Coordinator:</span><br></h3> <p><strong>TODD THRIFT</strong><br>University of Florida<br>(352) 392-8597<br><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p> <h4>Upcoming Trainings: </h4><p>  <a href="https://www.floridabeef.org/cattlemens-corner/bqa" role="button" class="btn btn-primary" data-link-type="url"> click here </a><br></p></div> </div>

Georgia

<div class="row content-block"> <div class="col-xs-12 text-flow"><h3>georgia</h3><h3><span style="color: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 20px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">State CoordinatorS:</span><br></h3> <p><strong>RAYMOND FITZPATRICK</strong><br>University of Georgia<br>County Extension Coordinator<br>(706) 384-2843<br><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p> <p><strong>JASON DUGGIN</strong><br>University of Georgia<br>Gordon County Agricultural Center<br>(706) 624-1403<br><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p> <p class=""><strong>DALE SANDLIN</strong><br>Georgia Cattlemen's Association<br>Executive Vice President<br>(478) 474-6560<br><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p> <h4>Upcoming Trainings: </h4><p>  <a href="https://www.georgiacattlemen.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageID=3285" role="button" class="btn btn-primary" data-link-type="url"> click here </a><br></p></div> </div>

Hawaii

<div class="row content-block"> <div class="col-xs-12 text-flow"><h3>Hawaii</h3><h3><span style="color: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 20px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">State CoordinatorS:</span><br></h3> <p><strong>MELELANI OSHIRO</strong><br>UH-CTAHR, Assistant Livestock Extension Agent<br>Kealakekua, HI <br>(808) 322-0165<br><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p> <p class=""><strong>HERBERT "TIM" RICHARDS III, DVM</strong><br>Kahua Ranch Ltd<br>Kamuela, HI<br>(808) 936-7554<br><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p> <h4>Upcoming Trainings: </h4><p> <a href="/Media/BQA/Docs/053124-bqa-training-flyer-final.pdf" role="button" class="btn btn-primary" data-link-type="Media"> click here </a><br></p></div> </div>

Idaho

<div class="row content-block"> <div class="col-xs-12 text-flow"><h3 class=""><span style="color: inherit; font-family: inherit; background-color: rgba(200, 200, 201, 0.11);">IDAHO</span></h3><h3 class=""><span style="color: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 20px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">State Coordinators:</span><br></h3> <p class=""><strong>SARAH BAKER, MS</strong> <br>University of Idaho Extension <br>Associate Extension Professor <br><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p> <p class=""><strong>MERANDA SMALL, MS</strong> <br>University of Idaho Extension <br>Associate Extension Professor <br><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p> <h4>Upcoming Trainings: </h4><p><a href="https://www.idbeef.org/cattlemens-corner/idaho-beef-quality-assurance-certification/bqa-in-person-registration" role="button" class="btn btn-primary" data-link-type="url"> click here </a><br></p></div> </div>

Illinois

<div class="row content-block"> <div class="col-xs-12 text-flow"><h3>illinois</h3><h3><span style="color: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 20px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">State CoordinatorS:</span><br></h3> <p><strong>TRAVIS METEER</strong><br>Beef Extension Educator<br>University of Illinois-Orr Beef Research Center<br>(217) 430-7030<br><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p> <p class=""><strong>ANNIE SCHOETMER</strong><br>Illinois Beef Association<br>(217) 787-4280<br><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p> <h4>Upcoming Trainings: </h4><p class="">   TBD <br></p></div> </div>

Indiana

<div class="row content-block"> <div class="col-xs-12 text-flow"><h3>indiana</h3><h3><span style="color: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 20px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">State CoordinatorS:</span><br></h3> <p><strong>RON LEMENAGER</strong><br>Purdue University<br>Department of Animal Science<br>(765) 427-5972<br><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p> <p class=""><strong>NICK MINTON</strong><br>Purdue University<br>Beef Systems Specialist<br>(812) 279-4330<br><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p> <h4>Upcoming Trainings: </h4><p>  <a href="https://extension.purdue.edu/news/county/washington/2023/10/beef-quality-assurance-training.html" role="button" class="btn btn-primary" data-link-type="url"> click here </a><br></p></div> </div>

Iowa

<div class="row content-block"> <div class="col-xs-12 text-flow"><h3>Iowa</h3><h3 class=""><span style="color: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 20px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">State Coordinator:</span><br></h3> <p class=""><strong>CASEY ANDERSON</strong><br>Iowa Beef Industry Council<br>(515) 296-2305<br><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p> <h4>Upcoming Trainings: </h4><p> <a href="https://www.iabeef.org/cattlemens-corner/iowa-bqa" role="button" class="btn btn-primary" data-link-type="url"> click here </a><br></p></div> </div>

Kansas

<div class="row content-block"> <div class="col-xs-12 text-flow"><h3>kansas</h3><h3 class=""><span style="color: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 20px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">State Coordinator:</span><br></h3> <p><strong>CLAYTON HUSEMAN</strong><br>Kansas Livestock Association<br>(785) 273-5115<br><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p><p class=""><strong>TEAGAN STURDY</strong><br>Kansas Beef Council<br>(785) 273-5225<br><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p> <h4>Upcoming Trainings: </h4><p><strong>August 21, 2024 2:00 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.</strong><br></p><p>Hy-Plains Feedyard for a feedyard-focused Beef Quality Assurance workshop </p><p>This free workshop will offer simultaneous Spanish interpretation and an opportunity to meet special guest, Jerome Tang, head coach for K-State men’s basketball. Education will be led by Dr. A.J. Tarpoff and Dr. Bob Smith. You’ll see a live necropsy demonstration and learn about the greatest opportunities to improve best management practices, backed by research. Plus, hear from Coach Tang and celebrate your BQA certification with giveaways, refreshments and networking.    </p><p>Sign-up is encouraged for you or your feedyard employees. Learn more and let us know if you’ll be there: <a href="https://events.certifiedangusbeef.com/fqf2024/bqa-workshop/" data-link-type="url">certified angus beef bqa workshop</a><br></p></div> </div>

Kentucky

<div class="row content-block"> <div class="col-xs-12 text-flow"><h3>kentucky</h3><h3><span style="color: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 20px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">State CoordinatorS:</span><br></h3> <p><strong>BECKY THOMPSON</strong><br>Kentucky Cattlemen<br>(859) 278-0899<br><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p> <p class=""><strong>KEVIN LAURENT</strong><br>University of Kentucky<br>(270) 625-0994<br><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p> <h4>Upcoming Trainings: </h4><p>  <a href="https://www.kybeefnetwork.com/beef-quality--care-assurance-bqca.html" role="button" class="btn btn-primary" data-link-type="url"> click here </a><br></p></div> </div>

Louisiana

<div class="row content-block"> <div class="col-xs-12 text-flow"><h3>louisiana</h3><h3 class=""><span style="color: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 20px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">State Coordinator:</span><br></h3> <p><strong>CHRISTINE B. NAVARRE, DVM</strong><br>Louisiana State University<br>Extension Veterinarian<br>(225) 773-1382 (cell)<br>(225) 578-3241 (office)<br><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p> <h4>Upcoming Trainings: </h4><p class="">   TBD <br></p></div> </div>

Maine

<div class="row content-block"> <div class="col-xs-12 text-flow"><h3>maine</h3><h3><span style="color: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 20px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">State Coordinator:</span><br></h3> <p class=""><strong>COLT KNIGHT</strong><br>University of Maine Extension<br>(800) 287-0274<br><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p> <h4>Upcoming Trainings: </h4><p class="">   TBD <br></p></div> </div>

Maryland

<div class="row content-block"> <div class="col-xs-12 text-flow"><h3>maryland</h3><h3 class=""><span style="color: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 20px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">State Coordinator:</span><br></h3> <p><strong>RACHEAL SLATTERY</strong><br>Beef and Dairy Extension<br>(301) 405-1392<br><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p> <p class=""><strong>NATHAN GLENN</strong><br>University of Maryland Extension<br>(301) 375-0260<br><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p> <h4>Upcoming Trainings: </h4><p class="">  TBD <br></p></div> </div>

Massachusetts

Michigan

<div class="row content-block"> <div class="col-xs-12 text-flow"><h3>michigan</h3><h3><span style="color: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 20px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">State CoordinatorS:</span><br></h3> <p><strong>DANIEL BUSKIRK, PHD</strong><br>Michigan State University<br>Department of Animal Science<br>(517) 432-0400<br><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p> <p class=""><strong>FRANK WARDYNSKI</strong><br>Michigan State University<br>(906) 884-4386<br><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p> <h4>Upcoming Trainings: </h4><p>  <a href="https://www.canr.msu.edu/courses/beef-quality-assurance" role="button" class="btn btn-primary" data-link-type="url"> click here </a><br></p></div> </div>

Minnesota

<div class="row content-block"> <div class="col-xs-12 text-flow"><h3>minnesota</h3><h3 class=""><span style="color: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 20px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">State Coordinator:</span><br></h3> <p class=""><strong>KAITLYN ROOT</strong><br>Minnesota Beef Council - BQA Coordinator<br>(763) 479-1011<br><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p> <h4>Upcoming Trainings: </h4><p> <a href="https://mnbeef.org/about-us/upcoming-events" role="button" class="btn btn-primary" data-link-type="url"> click here </a><br></p></div> </div>

Mississippi

<div class="row content-block"> <div class="col-xs-12 text-flow"><h3>mississippi</h3><h3><span style="color: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 20px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">State CoordinatorS:</span><br></h3> <p><strong>CARLA L. HUSTON, DVM, PHD</strong><br>Mississippi State University<br>College of Veterinary Medicine<br>(662) 325-1183<br><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p> <p class=""><strong>BRANDI KARISCH, PHD</strong><br>Mississippi State University<br>Department of Animal & Dairy Science<br>(662) 325-7465<br><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p> <h4>Upcoming Trainings: </h4><p>  <a href="http://extension.msstate.edu/content/beef-quality-assurance" role="button" class="btn btn-primary" data-link-type="url"> click here </a><br></p></div> </div>

Missouri

<div class="row content-block"> <div class="col-xs-12 text-flow"><h3>missouri</h3><h3 class=""><span style="color: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 20px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">State Coordinator:</span><br></h3> <p class=""><strong>ALLISON TROESSER</strong><br>Missouri Beef Industry Council<br>Manager of Industry Relations<br>(573) 817-0899 ext.228<br><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p> <h4>Upcoming Trainings:</h4><h6><u>TBD</u></h6></div> </div>

Montana

<div class="row content-block"> <div class="col-xs-12 text-flow"><h3 class=""><span style="color: inherit; font-family: inherit; background-color: rgba(200, 200, 201, 0.11);">MONTANA</span></h3><h3 class=""><span style="color: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 20px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">State Coordinator:</span><br></h3> <p class=""><strong>MONTANA BEEF COUNCIL</strong> <br>2795 Enterprise Ave., Ste. 4 <br>Billings, Montana 59102 <br>(406) 656-3336 <br><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p> <h4>Upcoming Trainings: </h4><p><a tbd="" a="">TBD</a></p></div> </div>

Nebraska

Nevada

<div class="row content-block"> <div class="col-xs-12 text-flow"><h3 class=""><span style="color: inherit; font-family: inherit; background-color: rgba(200, 200, 201, 0.11);">NEVADA</span></h3><h3 class=""><span style="color: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 20px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">State Coordinator:</span><br></h3> <p tbd<="" p=""> </p><strong>SHELLEY POPE</strong><br>Nevada Department of Agriculture <br>(775) 353-3769<br><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a><h4>Upcoming Trainings: </h4><p><a tbd="" a="">TBD</a></p></div> </div>

NewHampshire

<div class="row content-block"> <div class="col-xs-12 text-flow"><h3>NEW Hampshire</h3><h3><span style="color: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 20px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">State Coordinator:</span><br></h3> <p><strong>Currently Vacant, please reach out to the National BQA team at 303-850-3473 for more information.</strong></p> <h4>Upcoming Trainings: </h4><p>  TBD <br></p></div> </div>

NewJersey

NewMexico

NewYork

NorthCarolina

<div class="row content-block"> <div class="col-xs-12 text-flow"><h3>north carolina</h3><h3><span style="color: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 20px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">State Coordinator:</span><br></h3> <p class=""><strong>MATTHEW POORE</strong><br>North Carolina State University<br>(919) 515-7798<br><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p> <p class=""><strong>JEFF BRADLEY</strong><br>NC Cooperative Extension Service<br>(828) 287-6010<br><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p> <h4>Upcoming Trainings: </h4><p>  <a href="https://www.nccattle.com/nc-bqa" role="button" class="btn btn-primary" data-link-type="url"> click here </a><br></p></div> </div>

NorthDakota

Ohio

<div class="row content-block"><div class="col-xs-12 text-flow"><h3 class=""><span style="color: inherit; font-family: inherit; background-color: rgba(200, 200, 201, 0.11);">Ohio</span></h3><h3 class=""><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 20px;">State Coordinators:</span><br></h3> <p class=""><strong>STEVE BOYLES, PHD</strong><br>Ohio State University <br>Extension Beef Specialist<br>(614) 292-7669<br><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p> <p class=""><strong>ELIZABETH HARSH</strong><br>Ohio Cattlemen's Association<br>Executive Director<br>(614) 873-6736<br><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p> <p><strong>LYDA GARCIA</strong><br>Ohio State University <br>Department of Animal Science<br>(614) 292-3642<br><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p> <h4>Upcoming Trainings: </h4><p><span><a href="https://u.osu.edu/beefteam/events-programs/" role="button" class="btn btn-primary" data-link-type="url"> click here </a></span></p></div></div>

Oklahoma

Oregon

<div class="row content-block"> <div class="col-xs-12 text-flow"><h3 class=""><span style="color: inherit; font-family: inherit; background-color: rgba(200, 200, 201, 0.11);">OREGON</span></h3><h3 class=""><span style="color: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 20px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">State Coordinators:</span><br></h3> <p class=""><strong>SERGIO ARISPE, PHD</strong> <br>Oregon State University <br>Animal and Rangeland Science <br>(541) 881-1417 ext.104 <br><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p> <p class=""><strong>JULIANA RANCHES, PHD</strong> <br>Oregon State University <br>Animal and Rangeland Science <br>(541) 573-4083 <br><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p> <h4>Upcoming Trainings: </h4><p><a tbd="" a="">TBD</a></p></div> </div>

Pennsylvania

<div class="row content-block"> <div class="col-xs-12 text-flow"><h3>pennsylvania</h3><h3><span style="color: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 20px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">State Coordinator:</span><br></h3> <p class=""><strong>HANNAH ZUNDEL-WALTERS</strong><br>Pennsylvania Beef Council<br>Director of Producer Education & Engagement<br>(724) 289-8510<br><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p> <h4>Upcoming Trainings: </h4><p>  <a href="https://www.pa-bqa.org/" role="button" class="btn btn-primary" data-link-type="url"> click here </a><br></p></div> </div>

RhodeIsland

SouthCarolina

<div class="row content-block"> <div class="col-xs-12 text-flow"><h3>south carolina</h3><h3><span style="color: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 20px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">State Coordinator:</span><br></h3> <p class=""><strong>PATTY SCHARKO, DVM</strong><br>Clemson University<br>(803) 726-7803<br><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p> <h4>Upcoming Trainings: </h4><p class="">   TBD <br></p></div> </div>

SouthDakota

Tennessee

<div class="row content-block"> <div class="col-xs-12 text-flow"><h3>tennessee</h3><h3><span style="color: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 20px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">State Coordinator:</span><br></h3> <p class=""><strong>DR. LEW STRICKLAND</strong><br>UT Institute of Agriculture<br>(865) 974-7286<br><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p> <h4>Upcoming Trainings: </h4><p>  <a href="https://animalscience.tennessee.edu/beef-quality-assurance-program/" role="button" class="btn btn-primary" data-link-type="url"> click here </a><br></p></div> </div>

Texas

<div class="row content-block"> <div class="col-xs-12 text-flow"><h3><span style="color: inherit; font-family: inherit; background-color: rgba(200, 200, 201, 0.11);">texas</span></h3><h3><span style="color: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 20px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">State Coordinator - feeder:</span><br></h3> <p><strong>MATT DAVIS</strong><br>Texas Cattle Feeders Association<br>(806) 358-3681<br><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p><h3><span style="color: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 20px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">State Coordinators - cow-calf/Stocker:</span><br></h3> <p class=""><strong>JASON BAGLEY</strong><br>Texas Beef Council<br>(512) 335-2333<br><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p><p><strong>JASON SMITH</strong><br>Texas A&M AgriLife Extension<br>(806) 677-5612<br><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p> <p><strong>RON GILL, PHD</strong><br>Texas A&M AgriLife Extension<br>(817) 233-3164<br><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p> <p class=""><strong>TYLER SCHUSTER</strong><br>Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers<br>(817) 916-1753<br><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p> <h4>Upcoming Trainings: </h4><p class=""> <a href="https://texasbeefquality.com/events/" role="button" class="btn btn-primary" data-link-type="url"> Click Here </a>  <br></p></div> </div>

Utah

Vermont

<div class="row content-block"> <div class="col-xs-12 text-flow"><h3>vermont</h3><h3><span style="color: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 20px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">State Coordinator:</span><br></h3> <p class=""><strong>CHIP MORGAN</strong><br>VT Beef Industry Council<br>(833) 488-3233<br><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p> <h4>Upcoming Trainings: </h4><p class="">   TBD <br></p></div> </div>

Virginia

<div class="row content-block"> <div class="col-xs-12 text-flow"><h3>virginia</h3><h3><span style="color: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 20px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">State CoordinatorS:</span><br></h3> <p><strong>DR. JOHN CURRIN</strong><br>Virginia Tech<br>Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine<br>Faculty Coordinator<br>(540) 231-9041<br><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p> <p><strong>KATHERINE CARTER</strong><br>Virginia Tech<br>Department of Animal and Poultry Sciences<br>Youth Programming Specialist<br>(540) 231-2257<br><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p> <p class=""><strong>LISA MCCORMICK</strong><br>Virginia Tech<br>Virginia Beef Center of Excellence<br>(540) 231-2792<br><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p> <h4>Upcoming Trainings: </h4><p>  <a href="https://www.virginiabqa.org/get-certified" role="button" class="btn btn-primary" data-link-type="url"> click here </a><br></p></div> </div>

Washington

<div class="row content-block"> <div class="col-xs-12 text-flow"><h3 class="">Washington</h3> <h4>State Coordinators:</h4> <p class=""><strong>JACK FIELD</strong><br>Washington Cattle Feeders Association<br>(509) 547-5531<br><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p> <p class=""><strong>MARTIN MAQUIVAR</strong><br>Washington State University <br>Clinical Assistant Professor<br>(509) 335-6192<br><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p><p class=""><br></p> <h4>Upcoming Trainings: </h4><p class=""> TBD <br></p></div> </div>

WestVirginia

Wisconsin

<div class="row content-block"><div class="col-xs-12 text-flow"> <h3>Wisconsin</h3> <h4>State Coordinators:</h4> <p> <strong>SANDY STUTTGEN</strong> <br>UW-Extension, Taylor County <br>Agriculture Educator <br>(715) 748-3327 ext 1 <br><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> </p> <p> <strong>TAMMY VAASSEN</strong> <br>Wisconsin Beef Council <br>Executive Director <br>(608) 833-7177 <br><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> </p> <p class=""><strong>BILL HALFMAN</strong> <br>UW-Extension <br>(608) 269-8722 <br><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> </p><p class=""><br></p> <h4>Upcoming Trainings:</h4> <p><a href="https://www.beeftips.com/cattlemens-corner/beef-quality-assurance?" data-link-type="url" target="_blank">Visit beeftips.com </a></p> </div></div>

Wyoming

<div class="row content-block"> <div class="col-xs-12 text-flow"><h3 class=""><span style="color: inherit; font-family: inherit; background-color: rgba(200, 200, 201, 0.11);">WYOMING</span></h3><h3 class=""><span style="color: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 20px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">State Coordinator:</span><br></h3> <p><strong>STEVE PAISLEY, PHD</strong> <br>University of Wyoming <br>Extension Beef Cattle Specialist <br>(307) 837-2000 <br><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p> <h4>Upcoming Trainings: </h4><p><a tbd="" a="">TBD</a></p></div> </div>