Cornell Cooperative Extension<\/p>\n
(Madison County, NY – Feb. 2014)\u00a0Do you want to know how to operate a tractor and how to work with animals on the farm?\u00a0 Well, you can.\u00a0 If you are a teen that is 14 or 15 years of age you can attend\u00a0the 2014\u00a0Tractor Safety and Certification Program.<\/p>\n
Attend seven sessions that are held at the following locations: Morrisville State College, Cazenovia Equipment, Sangerfield Grain, Madison Central School, Kelsey\u2019s Monanfran Farms and Cornell Cooperative Extension.\u00a0 Learn about the many components of agriculture and how to stay safe on the farm.\u00a0\u00a0 The first session which is tentatively set for Feb. 24\u00a0will be held at Morrisville State College, Marshall Hall, Diesel Tech Lab at\u00a06 p.m.<\/p>\n
Did you know that in New York State, unless you are 16 years old, you can\u2019t be hired to operate farm equipment or machinery?\u00a0With the completion of this course you can be hired at 14 or 15 years old to drive that piece of equipment.\u00a0 The course will also focus on lawn mowers, and other lawn, yard and garden equipment and animal safety.<\/p>\n
This course is offered to teens to help reduce the number of deaths while operating equipment.\u00a0 To pass the course you must attend every session, complete the work book, and pass both the written exam and the practical driving test.\u00a0 At the end of the course you will receive a certificate from the Department of Labor.\u00a0 It is required by law that employers ask for this certificate from a 14 or 15 year old before hiring.<\/p>\n
The 4-H Tractor Safety and Certification Course class fee will be $10 for the manual and printed materials.<\/p>\n
Enrollment is required before the first session. To enroll or for more information contact Cornell Cooperative Extension, P.O. Box 1209 Eaton Street, Morrisville or call\u00a0(315) 684-3001 or\u00a0amh36@cornell.edu.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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