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Youth tractor and farm safety certification - Ada

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Date

Add to Calendar 2025-07-23 08:30:00 2025-07-24 16:00:00 Youth tractor and farm safety certification - Ada The youth tractor and farm safety certification program provides youth 14 years and older the opportunity to learn about safe equipment operation and general farm safety. Students who participate in the program will:Work hands-on with full-sized tractors and implements.Receive training in farm-related basic first aid.Learn about farm safety from a range of experienced community members.This program is offered each summer at multiple training locations across the state. Students who complete the program can receive a U.S. Department of Labor certificate of training. This certificate is required for 14- and 15-year-olds who wish to work on farms as employees.Training includes an online course on the National Safe Tractor and Machinery Operation Program learning objectives and two days of in-person training that include tractor operation instruction in a safe learning environment.The online course takes 8 to 10 hours to complete and can be done at the participant’s own pace. After completing the online course, participants attend a two-day in-person training with hands-on instruction.The online course must be completed before attending an in-person session.Find out more about youth tractor and farm safety events Norman Co. Fairgrounds Norman Co. Fairgrounds Norman Co. Fairgrounds America/Chicago public

Time

Central time

Location

Norman Co. Fairgrounds
503 W Thorpe Ave
Ada, MN 56510

Contact

Heather Dufault, 218-563-2465 or [email protected] 

The youth tractor and farm safety certification program provides youth 14 years and older the opportunity to learn about safe equipment operation and general farm safety. Students who participate in the program will:

  • Work hands-on with full-sized tractors and implements.
  • Receive training in farm-related basic first aid.
  • Learn about farm safety from a range of experienced community members.

This program is offered each summer at multiple training locations across the state. Students who complete the program can receive a U.S. Department of Labor certificate of training. This certificate is required for 14- and 15-year-olds who wish to work on farms as employees.

Training includes an online course on the National Safe Tractor and Machinery Operation Program learning objectives and two days of in-person training that include tractor operation instruction in a safe learning environment.

The online course takes 8 to 10 hours to complete and can be done at the participant’s own pace. After completing the online course, participants attend a two-day in-person training with hands-on instruction.

The online course must be completed before attending an in-person session.

Find out more about youth tractor and farm safety events

Audience

Youth ages 14+

Cost

$40

Scholarships are available. If interested, please contact Emily Krekelberg at [email protected].

Registration

Registration is required. Register using the student's name and email

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, contact Emily Krekelberg at [email protected] 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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