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Event Series Event Series: Farm Tractor Safety Course – Gorham

Farm Tractor Safety Course – Gorham

April 24 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

| $20 – $40
farmer driving a tractor in a field

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 adults and youth interested. A Federal Certificate of Training 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.

Class Dates and Times:
Wednesday, April 24 from 5:30 -7:30 p.m.
(Skip a Week)
Wednesday, May 8 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 15 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 22 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Final on Wednesday, May 29 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Registration is required.

Registration Fee:
$40: Full price: Suggested for those who can afford the full course fee.
$20: 50% discount: Suggested for youth 14 – 17 and those who can afford 50% of the full course fee.

Details

Date:
April 24
Time:
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Series:
Cost:
$20 – $40
Event Categories:
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Website:
https://extension.umaine.edu/agriculture/tractor-safety/

Organizer

Jason Lilley
Phone
207.781.6099
Email
jason.lilley@maine.edu

Venue

Shaw Cherry Hill Farm
Cherry Hill Road
Gorham, ME 04038 United States
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