In this episode of the AgNext Podcast, Kim and Pedro speak with Libby Bigler, the Colorado Beef Quality Assurance Coordinator at Colorado State University. Together they discuss the importance of the Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) program, how BQA education supports sustainability, and information for individuals to get certified.

For more information about Beef Quality Assurance, go to www.bqa.org

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Music Credit, Producer, and Artwork

Song: Tony Petersen - Dusting the Broom (downloaded from

Producer: Erica Giesenhagen

Artwork: Julia Giesenhagen