National Beef Quality Audit (NBQA) Webinars Offer Valuable Insights for Beef & Dairy Producers


Dairy and beef farmers and ranchers are invited to attend two informative webinars that delve into the findings of the National Beef Quality Audit (NBQA). This comprehensive survey, funded by the Beef Checkoff program and conducted every five years since 1991, plays a pivotal role in evaluating and improving beef quality in the industry.

Webinar Details:

National Quality Audit – Dairy Focus – Register Here

  • Date: October 3, 2023
  • Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm (Virtual, Zoom webinar)

 National Quality Audit – Beef Focus – Register Here

  • Date: October 4, 2023
  • Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm (Virtual, Zoom webinar)

 Presenter:

Michaela Clowser, Director of Producer Education with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, will lead these webinars, offering a comprehensive overview of the current audit’s results.

Key Topics to be Covered:

  • Transportation: Insights into transportation practices and their impact on beef quality.
  • Bruising: A closer examination of the issue of bruising and its implications in the beef industry.
  • Carcass Weights: Understanding carcass weights and their significance in beef production.
  • Quality Grades: Discussion on quality grades and their relevance to consumer satisfaction.

For more information visit, https://www.nybeef.org/farmers-fencepost/beef-quality-assurance-certification/upcoming-bqa-events.

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About Nancy Glazier

I started my current position as Small Farms and Livestock Specialist in 2008. My responsibilities include conducting educational programs in grazing, livestock production, and marketing for commercial dairies and livestock farms in the 9-county region. I also conduct trainings for Beef Quality Assurance certification as a certified trainer. I really enjoy working with farmers, both beginning and experienced. Design and deliver educational programs that meet the needs of producers related issues pertaining to livestock production. Provide technical assistance on questions from the private and public sector through phone calls, monthly team newsletters, web site updates, farm visits, discussion groups, research projects, and meetings. Organize seasonal pasture walks. Collaborate with Cornell faculty, staff and producers on research projects and grants that address the needs of the NY producer. Target programs to grow, encourage and support beginning farmers.