The Southwind Extension District is offering youth tractor safety training May 23 and 24 in Fort Scott.
The training is open to 14- and 15-year-olds wishing to be certified to legally operate farm tractors and powered machinery for hire, which would otherwise be illegal under the US Department of Labor’s Hazardous Occupations Order in Agriculture.
Training covers topics such as general agriculture safety, tractor and equipment safety, and highway transportation.
The two-day event will feature both indoor lectures and agricultural tours from Kansas State Research and Extension staff, industry professionals, and staff from the John Deere Technician Training of the Fort Scott Community College.
The training will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. Lunch and snacks will be provided.
Participants must register by Friday, May 19, by calling 620-223-3720.
Study materials can be picked up at Southwind Extension District offices after registration. The registdration fee is due when study materials are received.
Rides will be offered from Southwind Extension District offices in Yates Center, Iola and Erie each morning.
