Tractor and Farm Safety Youth Course

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:

• 12-16 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; 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.

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.

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

• 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

Thank you to our course partners:

• Mike Biadasz Farm Safety and Education Memorial Fund

• Wisconsin Custom Operators, Inc.

• Rural Mutual Insurance Company - Zinda Insurance Group

• National Farm Medicine Center

• Feltz Dairy Store