Nebraska 4-H requires all youth enrolled in livestock projects to complete annual quality assurance certification through Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA). YQCA is a national multi-species quality assurance program focused on three core pillars: food safety, animal well-being, and character development.

Face-to-Face YQCA training is available to satisfy annual training requirements. In-person YQCA training courses cost $3 per individual regardless of age.