OSU Extension Office accepting beef quality registrations

MOUNT VERNON – The Ohio State University (OSU) Extension Office is now taking registrations for Beef Quality Assurance (BQA). 

This is a certification program for beef/dairy producers selling cattle through stockyards. BQA reflects a positive public image and instills consumer confidence in the beef industry. Producers can recertify online at bqa.org, take a farm assessment with OSU Extension or attend an in-person training. In-person trainings are held at 6:30 p.m. on March 8 or March 15, or at 9 a.m. on April 6.

Call the Extension office at 740-397-0401 for more details or to register.

4-H Quality Assurance dates are now available to register. See knox.osu.edu/program-areas/4-h-youth-development/knox-county-junior-fair for registration links.

The Knox County Alerts system has a new SNAP/EBT Information option for residents to sign up for! This alert will send you a weekly text with information related to SNAP/EBT, SNAP-Ed programs in the county, food access information, healthy-eating-on-a-budget tips and more. If interested, you can sign up for this Knox Alerts and more at entry.inspironlogistics.com/knox_co_oh/wens.cfm.

SNAP-Ed is now providing virtual programming to eligible audiences! Beginning on Thursdays in February and continuing, Knox County SNAP-Ed staff member Tanner Cooper-Risser provides a virtual series called “Eating for the Health of It” with Opportunity Knox. We discuss tips on making healthy food choices and ways to save money while still following a healthy lifestyle. Interested in joining or want to schedule a virtual program for your agency? Contact Tanner at cooper-risser.1@osu.edu or 740-326-5074 to learn more information! Stay safe and stay healthy.