GREENWICH, N.Y. — The 4-H Tractor Safety Certification and ATV Safety Program will be held April 17—19, 2017 on the Washington County Fairgrounds (day 2 &3). Farm tours will be held in Rensselaer County on day 1. The program will run from 9 AM — 4 PM each day. Participants must attend an orientation meeting in one of the host counties.
National Safe Tractor & Machinery Operation Program & ATV Safety Workshop educates youth about:
- Risks of farm related activities
- How to act safely in different farm work settings
- Identifying & correcting farm hazards to prevent injuries and illnesses
- How to obtain safety information about equipment that they may be operating
Youth 14 and 15 years old are required to have a Tractor & Machinery Operation Certificate when employed on farms & other agribusinesses that require operating equipment.
Youth will receive a NSTMOP certificate once they pass the written & tractor operation tests.
Youth participants must be 14 years and older.
For more information, including a schedule, or to register, call Cornell Cooperative Extension Rensselaer County at 518.272.4210 or by email glb76@cornell.edu.
–Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County
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