CCE Madison County and CCE Onondaga County 4-H program's are offering youth ages 14 and older an opportunity to be certified for farm employment, which would include the operation of farm tractors and machinery. The Hazardous Occupations in Agriculture Law requires youth ages 14 to 16 must have at least 24 hours of safety instruction in order to operate a tractor and machinery on a farm other than that owned by their parents. The program will take place April 22, 23, and 25, 2024.
To successfully complete the program, participants must attend all sessions and pass both a written exam and a practical driving test. Upon successful completion of the test, participants will receive a certificate from the Department of Labor. Employers are required by law to ask for this certificate before hiring a 14 or 15 year old to work on their farm.
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https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=TractorSafety24_225
Robin Bartholomew
4-H Club Coordinator
rlb392@cornell.edu
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Last updated March 14, 2024