YQCA

Deadline for Participating in the Butler County Fair - May 28th at 11:59 PM

Youth are required to take YQCA in-person or online; if taken online, a certificate of completion must be submitted to the Extension Office at mgwallac@ksu.edu by May 29th at 11:30 a.m.

YQCA is REQUIRED in order to be Eligible to Exhibit ALL ANIMAL EXHIBITS (Except Horses) at the Butler County Fair

What is YQCA?

Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) is a national, multi-species quality assurance program for youth ages 7 to 18. This program promotes food safety, animal well-being and character development. With YQCA, you’ll discover what it takes to be an informed producer, consumer and employee of the agriculture and food industries.

2026 Butler County YQCA In-Person Dates

All in person classes will be held at the Butler County Community Building

located at 200 N Griffith Street in El Dorado. All meetings will be held 6:00 PM UNLESS otherwise posted on the YQCA enrollment site.

If you have a 7 yr old, they will need to come to an instructor led class. They will still be registered online.

Monday, January 19th, 2026 (Cancelled) - moved to January 27th

Tuesday, February 17th, 2026 - 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, March 25th, 2026

Thursday, April 23rd, 2026

Thursday, May 21st, 2026

YQCA Website

Frequently Asked Questions:

_{Is YQCA mandatory for all 4-H’ers?} _{_{YQCA is required to show animals at the Butler County 4-H Fair. 7-18 yr olds must pass a web based or instructor led training.}}

_{Can someone test out of YQCA?}
_{Not currently, but it is a priority of YQCA to address.}

_{How much does getting certified cost?}

_{The online module certification is $12, and the instructor-led training method of certification is $3.}

_{Does the YQCA certification ID sync with 4-H Online?}

_{Yes, you will sign in using your 4-H Online information.}

_{I only show horses. Do I need to be YQCA certified?}
_{No. Right now, YQCA, is not required for 4-H Horse Project Members.}

_{Do 4-H’ers need to update their YQCA certification number each year?}
_{Yes, they do. Youth should re-certify around the same time they tested each year.}

_{Do I need to register before class?}
_{Yes! You must register and pay online before attending an instructor-led class.}

_{Does Butler County 4-H get the registration money?}
_{No, all registration money is online and goes to YQCA.}