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Capital District 4-H Tractor Safety

Monday, April 10, 2023, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Tuesday, April 11, 2023, 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Thursday, March 30, 2023, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday, April 12, 2023, 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Saturday, April 15, 2023, 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

National Safe Tractor & Machinery Operation Program

Youth will:

Learn essential safety skills
Gain hands-on experience with tractors & skid steers
Earn their HOSTA safety certification once they pass the written, skills & tractor driving operation tests

Youth 14 & 15 years old are required to have a NSTMOP certificate when employed on farms & agribusinesses that include operating equipment. Youth participants must be at least 14 years old as of April 10. (Farm family youth may take part in the tours & demonstrations regardless of age.)

Here is the general schedule:

Virtual live Orientation: March 30

In-person sessions will be held at various farms & agribusinesses along with the Washington County Fairgrounds.

Tours & demonstrations: April 10 -12

Practice driving: April 12

Online tests: April 12 - 14

Skills & Driving tests: April 15

The fee is $30 for 4-H members and $35 for non-enrolled youth.

For more information contact Cornell Cooperative Extension of Washington County at
518-746-2560 or email cpn2@cornell.edu

To register: Tractor Safety Registration