Event information
Date
Time
Central time
Location
Norman County Fairgrounds
608 3rd Ave E
Ada,
MN
Contact
Heather Dufault, 218-563-2465, pohl0024@umn.edu
Central time
Norman County Fairgrounds
608 3rd Ave E
Ada,
MN
Heather Dufault, 218-563-2465, pohl0024@umn.edu
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:
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.
All sections of the online course must be completed before attending an in-person session.
Find out more about youth tractor and farm safety events
Youth ages 14+
$40
Scholarships are available. If interested, please contact Emily Krekelberg at krek0033@umn.edu.
Refunds will be issued for cancellations made at least one week prior to the chosen in-person dates.
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 krek0033@umn.edu two weeks prior to the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.
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