{"id":1822,"date":"2013-02-20T10:42:29","date_gmt":"2013-02-20T15:42:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/?page_id=1822"},"modified":"2026-04-21T09:45:54","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T13:45:54","slug":"tractor-safety","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/tractor-safety\/","title":{"rendered":"Farm Tractor Safety Certification Course and Workshops"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><strong>Tractor Safety Certification Course<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-7792\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/tractor-1.jpg\" alt=\"A farmer demonstrating safe operation of a tractor in a field\" width=\"321\" height=\"213\" \/>Participants will learn how to handle tractors and equipment safely, how to identify hazards, and how to minimize the chances of accidents. The course is open to all interested adults and youth. A <strong>Federal Certificate of Training<\/strong> will be issued at the end of the course after successful completion of the written test and driving course and with attendance requirements met. This certificate is required for 14 and 15 year olds who plan to operate farm equipment for hire on farms other than their own.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>New! Registration Now Open for 2026 Courses<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Turner &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine-extension.formtitan.com\/ftproject\/events?eventid=a1cUy000005jLYT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Register Now for the Turner Course<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>Dates: April 27, May 4, May 11, May 18, June 1 (Exam)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Gorham &#8211; <em>Course Full<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Sidney &#8211;\u00a0<em>Course Full<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Course Format:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Five weeks of in-person lectures, hands-on demonstrations, and tractor driving.<\/li>\n<li>Additional reading and coursework outside of class time. 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