YQCA

All youth exhibiting livestock at the Skamania County Fair must complete Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) certification prior to the fair. This national program has been required since 2024 and provides essential training in proper animal care, welfare, and husbandry practices.

YQCA certification helps young exhibitors learn:

Best practices for animal health and handling
Ethical treatment and welfare standards
Food safety and quality assurance
Responsible antibiotic and medication use

YQCA Certificate Verification DUE JUNE 20, 2026

How to Get Certified:

Visit the YQCA website at www.yqca.org to complete the online training and receive your certification or through in person offerings. The program is available in both English and Spanish.

Verification Required:

Once you've completed your YQCA certification, you must verify your certificate information with the fair. Upload your certification details using the form to the right, or submit via the form that was emailed to you. This verification must be completed before you can exhibit livestock at the fair.

Questions about YQCA requirements? Contact your livestock superintendent or reach out to us at livestockbarn@skamaniafair.com.

There are 3 options for completing this requirement this year:
#1 In Person, Saturday, March 6th @ 6:00pm
WSU Extension office- Clark County
1919 NE 78th St, Vancouver WA 98665
Taught by Paul Kuber, WSU Extension State 4-H Agri-Science Specialist
Cost $3, pre-register online by March 4th.

#2 In Person, Saturday, March 21st @ 9:15am (Offered at 4-H Super Saturday)
Hegewald Center- West End Meeting Room
710 SW Rock Creek Center, Stevenson WA 98648
Taught by Hannah Brause, WSU Executive Director, Skamania County
Cost $3, pre-register online by March 19th.

#3 Online- completed independently on your schedule
Must be completed by the Fair deadline of 6/20/26
Cost $12
Please note, for in-person classes there is a pre-test and post-test that needs to be completed. You will need to register/sign-in ahead of the course to sign up for your selection, pay the $3, and take the pre-test. Attached are instructions for creating your account and selecting the appropriate course.

It is recommended that you sign up for the course that corresponds with your actual age, and not necessarily the age classifications used in 4-H. This will ensure that the information presented in the course is age-appropriate.