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 PQA Plus®
The Youth Pork Quality Assurance Plus program mirrors the content of the industry’s adult program, but presents it 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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