Free Kentucky BQCA Certification Enrollment Deadline

Kentucky BQCA Certification is available at no cost for a limited time, giving beef producers an opportunity to complete the Beef Quality and Care Assurance program before the enrollment deadline. The training focuses on animal care, handling, and management practices that support responsible beef production.

Free Kentucky BQCA Enrollment Ends September 30

The Kentucky Beef Network and University of Kentucky Extension are covering Beef Quality and Care Assurance enrollment costs for Kentucky producers through September 30. The promotion makes online BQCA certification free during September 2026.

Kentucky’s BQCA program builds on national Beef Quality Assurance practices and adds training on cattle handling and animal care. Educational modules cover best-management practices for handling cattle, supporting animal well-being and applying the core principles of BQCA.

Use the September Enrollment Code

Producers completing the training online can access the Kentucky Beef Network training platform and use the September promotional code listed by UK Extension. The regular online enrollment cost is $10, but the Kentucky Beef Network and University of Kentucky Extension are sponsoring that cost from September 1 through September 30.

Producers who want the free online certification should complete enrollment before the end of September.

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