February 2026
| Wednesday, February 25 – Pipestone, MN Pipestone County Government Building Meeting Room 1016 8th Ave SW, Pipestone, MN PQA+ 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. TQA 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Registration: Contact jordan@mnpork.com or call 507-345-8814. |
March 2026
| Tuesday, March 17 – Mankato, MN Minnesota Pork Office 151 St. Andrews Ct, STE 810, Mankato, MN PQA+ 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. TQA 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Registration: Contact jordan@mnpork.com or call 507-345-8814. |
December 2026
| Wednesday, December 2 – Mankato, MN Minnesota Pork Office 151 St Andrews Ct, STE 810, Mankato, MN PQA+ 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. TQA 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Registration: Contact jordan@mnpork.com or call 507-345-8814. |
Online Certification
Need to renew your PQA or TQA certification but can’t attend a listed date? Online courses are available, and alternative training sessions can be scheduled for individuals or larger groups.
Contact Jordan Zimmerman at the Minnesota Pork office at (507) 345-8814 or jordan@mnpork.com for more information or to schedule a training.
Check Your Status
To check your PQA Plus® and TQA® status call the Pork Checkoff Service Center at 1-800-456-7675.
Follow this link to locate a PQA Plus Advisor.
Follow this link to locate a TQA Advisor.
Classes are provided by the Minnesota Pork Board and the University of Minnesota Swine Extension.
PQA Plus Advisor Training
March 2026
| Tuesday, March 24 – Mankato, MN Minnesota Pork Office 151 St Andrews Ct, STE 810, Mankato, MN Class from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. New participants must complete PQA Advisor Application Form: Download Here Email completed form to schi0466@umn.edu or stouf002@umn.edu. Contact jordan@mnpork.com or call 507-345-8814. |
November 2026
| Tuesday, November 17 – Mankato, MN Minnesota Pork Office 151 St Andrews Ct, STE 810, Mankato, MN Class from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. New participants must complete PQA Advisor Application Form: Download Here Email completed form to schi0466@umn.edu or stouf002@umn.edu. Contact jordan@mnpork.com or call 507-345-8814. |
For PQA+/TQA sessions, group farm or production system classes are available upon request, with a minimum number of participants required.
