2020 Knox/Lincoln Counties Farm Tractor Safety Course
Given the rapidly evolving COVID-19 situation in Maine, UMaine Extension has made the decision to cancel this event. We ask for your patience as we begin processing refunds. Thank you for your interest in this event and please do not hesitate to contact Pamela Doherty at pamela.doherty@maine.edu if you have questions.
Wednesdays, beginning April 8, 2020
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Union Farm Equipment
1893 Heald Highway/Route 17, Union, Maine
Cost: $20
The University of Maine Cooperative Extension, Knox-Lincoln Farm Bureau, Union Farm Equipment, and Farm Family Insurance will conduct a tractor safety course beginning Wednesday, April 8 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Union Farm Equipment on Route 17. The registration deadline is March 25.
Classes will continue on successive Wednesdays through April 29. A written exam and tractor-driving test will be held Saturday, May 2 at 9:00 AM. The cost is $20. Student financial assistance is available for students 18 and under, based on need.
The classes are designed for adults and youth at least 14 years of age, and are required for 14- and 15-year-olds who plan to operate farm equipment for hire on farms other than their own. Those who successfully complete the written and road tests will be issued a Federal Certificate of Training.
Before attending the class, youth under 18 must provide the following completed form:
- University of Maine Release and Assumption of Risk Form (PDF)
- University of Maine Release and Assumption of Risk Form (Word)
Mail or email completed forms to:
Cooperative Extension in Knox & Lincoln Counties
377 Manktown Road
Waldoboro, Maine 04572
E-mail: pamela.doherty@maine.edu
For more information, contact Pamela Doherty at the UMaine Extension Knox-Lincoln Counties office at 800.244.2104 (in Maine) or at pamela.doherty@maine.edu.
If you are a person with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in this program, please call Mark Hutchinson at 207.832.0343 or 800.244.2104 (in Maine) to discuss your needs. Receiving requests for accommodations at least 10 days before the program provides a reasonable amount of time to meet the request, however all requests will be considered.
Sponsored by University of Maine Cooperative Extension, Knox-Lincoln Farm Bureau, Union Farm Equipment, and Farm Family Insurance.
Financial assistance for this program is available for youth,18 years old or younger, that have a financial need. The scholarship is offered through the Knox- Lincoln County Farm Bureau. Please contact Pamela Doherty at 207.832.0343 or 800.244.2104 (in Maine) for more information.