4-H?ers trained on good production practices

Seventeen million pounds of meat are produced by Iowa 4-H?ers each year. They are significant contributors to the food industry. As a 4-H food producer, it is important they follow good production practices which leads to healthy animals which leads to safe food for consumers.

Washington County 4-H requires all members who show livestock that may enter the food chain to participate in a Food Safety and Quality Assurance training. Saturday, April 23 these FSQA sessions were led by Gene Mohling, ISU Region 15 Director, Nancy Adrian, Washington County Extension Administrative Assistant, and ISU Block and Bridle members. Almost 90 members attended the sessions focusing biosecurity issues, feed types, monogastric and ruminant stomach systems and ethical practices.