The Pork Checkoff's certification programs provide pork producers, animal caretakers and drivers the tools they need to do what's best for people, pigs and the planet.
Find out what you need to know to become an Advisor or Trainer for the Pork Quality Assurance Plus or Transport Quality Assurance programs, or search for an Advisor or Trainer in your area.
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PQA Plus®
Pork Quality Assurance Plus is an education and certification program that is a clear demonstration of our commitment to improve how we farm.
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Youth Quality Assurance
The youth quality assurance program provides training that demonstrates their commitment to the industry, but presented in a format more conducive to a younger audience.
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TQA®
More than a million pigs are transported every day on U.S. roads to packing plants or to the next stage of production. Behind the wheel are hundreds of drivers trained to do the job right, thanks to their training in the Pork Checkoff’s Transport Quality Assurance program.
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