Beef Quality Assurance Trainings Set for Kansas

Three in-person sessions scheduled across the state in March

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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The Kansas Livestock Association is hosting three in-person Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) training sessions across the state of Kansas in March. The free trainings will be led by Kansas State University beef extension veterinarian A.J. Tarpoff and include a complimentary meal.

Why it matters

BQA training helps ensure beef producers are following best practices to deliver high-quality, safe beef products to consumers. These sessions provide an opportunity for Kansas ranchers and farmers to get certified or renew their BQA credentials.

The details

The BQA training sessions will be held on March 10 at the Washington Sales Pavilion, March 12 at the Anderson Building on the Lyon County Fairgrounds in Emporia, and March 24 at Fort Scott Livestock. Each program will begin with a complimentary meal at 6:00 p.m. followed by the training led by A.J. Tarpoff. Registration is requested by emailing your name, guest count, and the location you will be attending to the provided email address or by calling the provided phone number.

  • The BQA training sessions will be held on March 10, March 12, and March 24, 2026.
  • The sessions will begin at 6:00 p.m. with a complimentary meal.

The players

Kansas Livestock Association

An organization that represents the interests of Kansas beef producers and the state's livestock industry.

A.J. Tarpoff

A beef extension veterinarian at Kansas State University who will be leading the BQA training sessions.

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The takeaway

These BQA training sessions provide an important opportunity for Kansas beef producers to ensure they are following industry-leading practices to deliver high-quality, safe beef products to consumers.