Virginia Beef Quality Assurance

09/29/2026

Save the Date!

Join us for the 2027 Virginia Tech Beef Cattle Health Conference on Saturday, January 30, 2027, in Blacksburg, VA!

Registration: $15 - Lunch will be provided!

Register here: https://forms.gle/LTS2ycc4nKAnpYKr8

Questions? Contact Emily Bowman at [email protected] or (540) 231-2792

08/06/2026

Missed our August Drought Management Webinar? The recording is now available!

08/05/2026

Join us TONIGHT at 7:00pm for our August Drought Management Webinar via Zoom

Link to join: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/81564971726

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As drought conditions continue to impact parts of the Commonwealth, and surrounding states, Virginia Cooperative Extension and Virginia Tech Beef Extension are hosting an Emergency Drought Management Webinar on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at 7 p.m. via Zoom.

Link to join: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/81564971726

Join us as we discuss practical strategies to help beef producers navigate current drought challenges including:
- Government assistance programs
- Early weaning strategies
- Planning ahead for hay shortages

Recordings of previous Emergency Drought Management Webinars, along with additional resources, are available on the Virginia Tech Beef Extension website at https://sas.vt.edu/extension/vtbeef.html

For questions, please contact Emily Bowman at (540) 231-2792 or [email protected]

07/22/2026

As drought conditions continue to impact parts of the Commonwealth, and surrounding states, Virginia Cooperative Extension and Virginia Tech Beef Extension are hosting an Emergency Drought Management Webinar on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at 7 p.m. via Zoom.

Link to join: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/81564971726

Join us as we discuss practical strategies to help beef producers navigate current drought challenges including:
- Government assistance programs
- Early weaning strategies
- Planning ahead for hay shortages

Recordings of previous Emergency Drought Management Webinars, along with additional resources, are available on the Virginia Tech Beef Extension website at https://sas.vt.edu/extension/vtbeef.html

For questions, please contact Emily Bowman at (540) 231-2792 or [email protected]

07/14/2026

Check out this upcoming BQA Re-Certification Training being offered in Fincastle on Thursday, July 23rd.

Please direct questions to Emily Bowman at (540)231-2792 or [email protected]

06/26/2026

Is your BQA Certification nearing expiration, or expired?? Join us on July 2nd at the Pulaski Livestock Market. Whether you would like to be certified for the first time or need recertification, this training is for you! Supper is provided.

RSVP: 540-980-7761 or [email protected]

PLEASE RSVP BY JUNE 30TH to help with meal planning

06/10/2026

Check out this upcoming BQA certification and recertification training on July 2nd!

Contact Morgan Paulette at (540) 980-7761 or [email protected] to register.

06/04/2026

Missed Part II of our Emergency Drought Management Webinar Series?

Watch last night’s webinar recording below

06/03/2026

📣HAPPENING TONIGHT!📣

Don't miss out on this informative session tonight, join us at 7:00 pm EST, Wednesday, June 3rd.

Join here: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/89848088059

After a well-attended first webinar, and positive feedback, we will be hosting a Part II to our Emergency Drought Management Webinar!

Join us on June 3rd, 2026, at 7:00pm (EST) as we continue the conversation on managing drought challenges as they impact cattle producers this summer.

Topics include:
- Summer Management Strategies for Livestock
- Managing Hay Shortages
- Cattle & Drought outlook

Please use the link below to join the webinar:
https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/89848088059

For any questions, please contact Emily Bowman at [email protected] or (540)231-2792.

05/28/2026

📣Nominations CLOSE Monday, June 1st📣

Be sure to get your nominations in for the following categories:
BQA Producer of the Year
BQA Youth Producer of the Year
BQA Extension Educator of the Year
BQA Youth Educator of the Year

Nominations for the Virginia Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) Awards are Now Open!

Help us recognize outstanding individuals across Virginia's Beef Industry by submitting a nomination for one of these 4 categories:
- Producers who go above and beyond implementing BQA practices
- Young leaders shaping the future of the industry
- Extension agents making an impact in their communities
- Educators who inspire the next generation

Scan the QR code on the graphic or click the link below. Nominations will close June 1st, 2026.

https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e3Bsy3xVW42nTEy

Questions, or need help nominating someone, feel free to reach out to Emily Bowman at [email protected] or (540)231-2792.