IMPORTANT INFORMATION

**Prior to instructor-led training you must go to the YQCAprogram.org website to pre-register and pay for the training.  You must also complete a pre-test on the website prior to the training.

**Also note: Exhibitors over the age of 13 may register their own account.  Exhibitors under the age of 13 must have a parent/guardian register an account. If a 19 or 20 year-old exhibitor would like to attend an in-person training session, they must pre-register as an 18 year old.

When you visit the YQCAprogram.org website, click on the register/sign in button.  Scroll to the bottom of the page to view the Help Video for registration instructions.

YQCA certificates must accompany DNA samples. They may be delivered to the fair office @ 1001 N. Lincoln Rd. Escanaba OR be postmarked by the deadlines below. A copy of your certificate must accompany each DNA sample. Attention to Exhibitors Manager.

2026 U.P. State Fair YQCA certification due dates

Market beef (mail with DNA): March 13, 2026

Market swine, goats, lambs (mail with DNA): May 27, 2026

Market poultry, chicken eggs (email only-exhibitorsmanager@deltami.org): June 30, 2026