About the program

The Youth Tractor and Farm Safety Training teaches youth 14 years and older about safe equipment operation and general farm safety. Students who participate in the program will:

  • Work hands-on with full-sized tractors and implements.

  • Receive training in farm safety topics including grain bin safety, ag chemical safety, and livestock safety, among others.

  • Learn about common farm hazards and how to minimize their risks.

This program is offered each summer at multiple training locations across the state. The cost of the training is $40 per student. Students who complete the program are eligible to receive a U.S. Department of Labor certificate of training. This certificate is required for 14- and 15-year-olds who wish to work on farms as employees.

Hybrid learning model

Training includes an online course on the National Safe Tractor and Machinery Operation Program learning objectives and two days of in-person training that include tractor operation instruction in a safe learning environment.

The online course takes 8 to 10 hours to complete and can be done at the participant’s own pace. After completing the online course, participants attend a two-day in-person training with hands-on instruction. All sections of the online course must be completed prior to attending an in-person session.

Dates and locations

  • June 26-27, 2024: Winona Co. Fairgrounds
  • July 10-11, 2024: Goodhue Co. Fairgrounds
  • July 22-23, 2024: Polk Co. Fairgrounds
  • July 30-31, 2024: Houston Co. Fairgrounds

Primary course contact

Emily Krekelberg
krek0033@umn.edu
612-756-3977

Registration help

ext-reg@umn.edu

Help with online learning

https://extension.umn.edu/courses-and-events/get-help-online-learning
 

READ BEFORE PROCEEDING: The registration MUST be processed using the name and email address of the youth participant. To begin registration, click the "register" button below under "New User?" and proceed setting up an account using youth participant information. The email and password set up during registration will also be your login information for accessing the online course materials.

Further, if you are a parent or guardian attempting to register multiple youth participants, you will need to create separate accounts for each participant and register them individually. If you have questions, please contact ext-reg@umn.edu

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*Account details must match youth participant's name and email address. Only proceed to login if this is the case. Otherwise, create a new user using youth's name and email address.

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**Create a new user using youth participant's name and email address and continue to register. The email address and password created during this step will also be used to access the online component of this training.

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