Iowa PQA Plus sessions scheduled
The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) is partnering with the Iowa Pork Industry Center and Iowa State University Extension to offer free quality assurance training programs for Iowa pork producers.
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Sign up now for July PQA Plus Advisor Recertification session
People who become certified as Pork Quality Assurance (PQA) Plus® Advisors under the National Pork Board's PQA Plus program are required to recertify every three years. That means those certified during the initial training period in 2007 need to complete a recertification training and testing session.
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Minnesota PQA Plus and TQA certification programs scheduled
Pork producers and livestock transporters can earn their certifications for Pork Quality Assurance Plus (PQA Plus) and Transport Quality Assurance (TQA) at free trainings on May 18 at the Nobles County Government Center, 315 10th Street, Worthington.
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Iowa State PQA Plus deadline extended
The application deadline for the May 4 Pork Quality Assurance Plus® (PQA Plus®) Advisors certification program being offered by the Iowa Pork Industry Center (IPIC) at Iowa State University (ISU) has been extended. James McKean, IPIC associate director and ISU Extension swine veterinarian, is coordinating the training program and said those interested in participating now have through Friday, April 29, to submit their application to attend.
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PQA Plus, TQA certification sessions coming to World Pork Expo
The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) is partnering with Iowa State University Extension swine specialists and the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) to offer Pork Quality Assurance (PQA) Plus and Transport Quality Assurance (TQA) certification sessions free of charge at World Pork Expo in June.
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PQA Plus Hits Milestone in Iowa
\There are now 5,471 Iowa pork production sites that have been assessed through the industry’s Pork Quality Assurance Plus program. This marks a significant milestone, including nearly 14,000 Iowans who are certified in the PQA Plus training program.
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PQA Plus Advisor training offered May 4
Veterinarians and others in Iowa’s pork industry have the opportunity to become Pork Quality Assurance Plus® Advisors under the National Pork Board's PQA Plus® program. The certification process requires attendance at a daylong training session and passing an exam at the conclusion of that session. The Iowa Pork Industry Center (IPIC) at Iowa State University (ISU) will hold one such training May 4.
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Online PQA Plus certification approaching
Ohio State University Swine Extension will be conducting an Adult PQA Plus training program on March 31, 2011 through a distance education approach. Dale Ricker will be conducting an internet/phone-based PQA Plus training program from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
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Spanish PQA Plus webinar offered
A free webinar for PQA Plus certification in Spanish will be April 7 beginning at 2 p.m. CST. Registration for the Spanish PQA Plus webinar training is limited.
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PQA Plus certification session scheduled, March 1
The Iowa Pork Industry Center (IPIC) and Iowa State University (ISU) Extension are teaming up to provide training for pork producers and others who need certification in the Pork Quality Assurance Plus® (PQAPlus®) program. One such session has been set for March 1 in Mahaska County.
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Next PORK 101 class scheduled, Mar. 1-3
The American Meat Science Association (AMSA) and the National Pork Board have teamed up to host PORK 101, a program focused on bringing pork producers up-to-date information on quality and consistency issues facing the pork industry.
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