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Confidence with tractors, trucks, and trailers

Event information

Date and time

Location

Steele County Community Center
1380 S Elm Ave.
Owatonna, MN 55060

Contact

Ryan Lermon, Extension educator, [email protected] or 507-330-0447

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In this hands-on workshop, new farmers will learn how to identify, connect, and operate essential farming machinery and implements in a supportive environment. Participants get to drive a pick-up truck with a trailer and a tractor with an implement attached.

Topics

  • Farm safety topics 
  • Hooking up and unhooking a trailer to a pickup
  • Drive and back up with a trailer attached
  • Operating a tractor with an attachment

Audience

Inexperienced or new farmers 18 years or older

Cost

$35

Registration

Registration is required.

Accommodations

University of Minnesota Extension is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services and activities. To request accommodations for persons with disabilities, reach out to the event contact two weeks before the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.

Language

This offering is delivered in English. Interpreter services may be available with an advance request.

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