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Youth Tractor and Farm Safety Course


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

This in-depth Tractor and Farm Safety Course provides youth with essential training in agricultural safety, hazard awareness, and safe tractor operation. Participants receive classroom instruction, hands-on learning, and supervised driving practice to meet Wisconsin Act 455 and U.S. Department of Labor Agriculture Hazards Occupation Order. Upon successful completion of written and driving exams, participants earn required certification for legal tractor operation in applicable work settings.

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AGENDA

  • Monday, 8:00 AM-3:00 PM: Instructional presentation. Participants need to bring a lunch.

  • Tuesday-Thursday, 8:00 AM-12:00PM: Training including tractor operation (including safety, instruments, controls, proper use, and limitations) , farm safety techniques, reducing injury risks and identifying hazards, maintenance and safety inspections.

  • Friday, 8:00 AM-12:00PM: Driving practicum, scheduled in half-hour increments.

  • Optional Driving Practice: Wednesday and Thursday after class.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Mandatory to attend all sessions

  • Must pass written exam with 70% minimum score

  • Must pass practical driving examination demonstrating safe operation of tractor

DETAILS

  • Capacity: Up to 25 participants (minimum of 10 required)

  • Registration available through Sunday, March 1st

Questions? Contact our education team at education@fftf.us

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