With the start of a new year comes an annual recertification course for some Greene County 4-H’ers to be aware of.

Greene County ISU Extension Director Lori Mannel says 4-H’ers who are planning to show animals that are in the food chain, must be recertified with the Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA). This training can be done either virtually or in person. There is a $12 fee to take YQCA at home and the 4-H’er must email a copy of the certificate of completion to the 4-H and Youth Coordinator Kayla Willms. Those that want to take the training virtually can contact the Greene County Extension Office in Jefferson at 515-386-2138.

Those 4-H’ers who want to do the class in person, Willms will be available on January 17th at 9-10am, 10:30-11:30am, 1:30-2:30pm and 3-4pm and there is a $3 fee.