Youth for the Quality Care of Animals Training
Deadline for participating in the 2027 Butler County Fair is May 31, 2027, at 11:59 p.m.
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 31, 2027, at 11:59 p.m.
Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) is REQUIRED in order to be eigible to exhibit ALL ANIMAL EXHIBITS (except horses) at the Butler County Fair!
2027 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 at 6:00 p.m. UNLESS otherwise posted on the YQCA enrollment site.
If you have a 7-year-old, they will need to come to an instructor-led class. They will still register online.
2027 dates coming soon!
YQCA Website
Frequently Asked Questions
YQCA is required to show animals at the Butler County Fair. Members who are 7-18 years old must pass a web-based or instructor-led training.
Not currently, but it is a priority for YQCA to address.
The web-based training is $12. The instructor-led training is $3.
Yes! You will sign in using your 4-H Online login information.
No. YQCA is not required for 4-H Horse Project members.
Yes! Members should recertify around the same time they tested each year.
Yes! You must register and pay online before attending the instructor-led course.
No. All registration fees are collected online and go to YQCA.