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SOLD OUT Youth Tractor and Farm Safety Course


  • Food + Farm Exploration Center 3400 Innovation Drive Plover, WI 54467 USA (map)

This in-depth training provides information on what to expect when working on a farm, the basics of agricultural safety and agricultural hazards, among other important topics for farm work. The course is open to any youth who are 12-17 years of age.

This course fulfills the requirements to be certified and compliant under the Wisconsin Act 455 and U.S. Department of Labor Agriculture Hazards Occupation Order.

Course registration is full.

DETAILS

  • Educational Sessions Date & Time: July 7-11 from 8:30am-12:30pm

    • Written Exam on Friday July 11

  • Driving Exam Date & Time: July 14 from 8:30am-12:30pm

    • Students will be scheduled for a half-hour practicum

  • Cost: $50 per youth

    • Non-refundable (required materials are purchased in advance)

  • Participants: Designed for youth 12-17 years of age who will be operating tractors or self-propelled implements of husbandry on public roads under direction of their parent or guardian for work-related to their family farm operation and/or 14-15 years of age who will be employed or working without pay on a farm other than their family farm and completes the requirements for a federal certificate of training. Priority registration for participants 12-16 years of age.

  • Register by June 23 to reserve your spot. Space is limited

NOTES

  • Mandatory to attend all sessions

  • Must pass written exam with 70% minimum score

  • Must pass practical driving examination demonstrating safe operation of tractor

For questions, contact our education team at education@fftf.us

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