Tractor and machinery safety training offered

Federal law requires youth ages 14 and 15 to participate in a hazardous occupations training and become certified in order to work for hire for anyone other than their parents. Youth must pass a safe tractor and machinery operation program to be certified. To meet this requirement the River Valley Extension District will conduct a district-wide hazardous occupations training/tractor and machinery safety training in May. The training provides trainees with knowledge of tractor, machinery, and other farm hazards to reduce the farm accident rate. It also provides sufficient information to pass a written examination and an opportunity to demonstrate their ability to pass a safe tractor driving examination.

The training will be May 12 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at CTI in Concordia.

Youth must pre-register at any RVED office by April 30. Name, address, date of birth, and contact information are required as well as paying a registration fee at the time of registration. Registration, as well as obtaining a training manual and assignment, may be done at any River Valley District Extension Office. 

Youth must complete assignments before coming to class, must attend the entire day, and then must complete a driving requirement in order to receive certification.

Contact the Concordia office at 785-243-8185 with any questions.