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LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T155605Z
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SUMMARY:Farm Tractor Safety Courses for 2026
DESCRIPTION:Open to all interested adults and youth. Required for 14 and 15 year olds to operate farm equipment for hire on farms other than their own. Participants will learn how to handle tractors and equipment safely\, how to identify hazards\, and how to minimize the chances of accidents. Federal Certificate of Training issued upon successful completion of the five week course. \nRegistration now open for two remaining 2026 courses: \n\nSidney — Dates: April 13\, April 20\, April 27\, May 4\, May 11 (Exam)\nTurner — Dates: April 27\, May 4\, May 11\, May 18\, May 25 (Exam)\n\nThere is a sliding scale course fee of $45 full price\, $20 discounted rate (for youth 14 – 17 and those who can afford ~50% of the course fee). \nFor more information and to register\, see the Tractor Safety webpage. \n 
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/new-farmers/event/farm-tractor-safety-courses-for-2026/2026-04-20/
CATEGORIES:Course,Farm Business Management,Learn With Us,Livestock,New Farmer,Small Fruit,Vegetables and Fruit,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T081848
CREATED:20260331T155605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T155605Z
UID:10000654-1777311000-1777318200@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Farm Tractor Safety Courses for 2026
DESCRIPTION:Open to all interested adults and youth. Required for 14 and 15 year olds to operate farm equipment for hire on farms other than their own. Participants will learn how to handle tractors and equipment safely\, how to identify hazards\, and how to minimize the chances of accidents. Federal Certificate of Training issued upon successful completion of the five week course. \nRegistration now open for two remaining 2026 courses: \n\nSidney — Dates: April 13\, April 20\, April 27\, May 4\, May 11 (Exam)\nTurner — Dates: April 27\, May 4\, May 11\, May 18\, May 25 (Exam)\n\nThere is a sliding scale course fee of $45 full price\, $20 discounted rate (for youth 14 – 17 and those who can afford ~50% of the course fee). \nFor more information and to register\, see the Tractor Safety webpage. \n 
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/new-farmers/event/farm-tractor-safety-courses-for-2026/2026-04-27/
CATEGORIES:Course,Farm Business Management,Learn With Us,Livestock,New Farmer,Small Fruit,Vegetables and Fruit,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T081848
CREATED:20260331T155605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T155605Z
UID:10000655-1777915800-1777923000@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Farm Tractor Safety Courses for 2026
DESCRIPTION:Open to all interested adults and youth. Required for 14 and 15 year olds to operate farm equipment for hire on farms other than their own. Participants will learn how to handle tractors and equipment safely\, how to identify hazards\, and how to minimize the chances of accidents. Federal Certificate of Training issued upon successful completion of the five week course. \nRegistration now open for two remaining 2026 courses: \n\nSidney — Dates: April 13\, April 20\, April 27\, May 4\, May 11 (Exam)\nTurner — Dates: April 27\, May 4\, May 11\, May 18\, May 25 (Exam)\n\nThere is a sliding scale course fee of $45 full price\, $20 discounted rate (for youth 14 – 17 and those who can afford ~50% of the course fee). \nFor more information and to register\, see the Tractor Safety webpage. \n 
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/new-farmers/event/farm-tractor-safety-courses-for-2026/2026-05-04/
CATEGORIES:Course,Farm Business Management,Learn With Us,Livestock,New Farmer,Small Fruit,Vegetables and Fruit,Workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T081848
CREATED:20260331T155605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T155605Z
UID:10000656-1778520600-1778527800@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Farm Tractor Safety Courses for 2026
DESCRIPTION:Open to all interested adults and youth. Required for 14 and 15 year olds to operate farm equipment for hire on farms other than their own. Participants will learn how to handle tractors and equipment safely\, how to identify hazards\, and how to minimize the chances of accidents. Federal Certificate of Training issued upon successful completion of the five week course. \nRegistration now open for two remaining 2026 courses: \n\nSidney — Dates: April 13\, April 20\, April 27\, May 4\, May 11 (Exam)\nTurner — Dates: April 27\, May 4\, May 11\, May 18\, May 25 (Exam)\n\nThere is a sliding scale course fee of $45 full price\, $20 discounted rate (for youth 14 – 17 and those who can afford ~50% of the course fee). \nFor more information and to register\, see the Tractor Safety webpage. \n 
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/new-farmers/event/farm-tractor-safety-courses-for-2026/2026-05-11/
CATEGORIES:Course,Farm Business Management,Learn With Us,Livestock,New Farmer,Small Fruit,Vegetables and Fruit,Workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T081848
CREATED:20260331T155605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T155605Z
UID:10000657-1779125400-1779132600@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Farm Tractor Safety Courses for 2026
DESCRIPTION:Open to all interested adults and youth. Required for 14 and 15 year olds to operate farm equipment for hire on farms other than their own. Participants will learn how to handle tractors and equipment safely\, how to identify hazards\, and how to minimize the chances of accidents. Federal Certificate of Training issued upon successful completion of the five week course. \nRegistration now open for two remaining 2026 courses: \n\nSidney — Dates: April 13\, April 20\, April 27\, May 4\, May 11 (Exam)\nTurner — Dates: April 27\, May 4\, May 11\, May 18\, May 25 (Exam)\n\nThere is a sliding scale course fee of $45 full price\, $20 discounted rate (for youth 14 – 17 and those who can afford ~50% of the course fee). \nFor more information and to register\, see the Tractor Safety webpage. \n 
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/new-farmers/event/farm-tractor-safety-courses-for-2026/2026-05-18/
CATEGORIES:Course,Farm Business Management,Learn With Us,Livestock,New Farmer,Small Fruit,Vegetables and Fruit,Workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260525T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260525T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T081848
CREATED:20260331T155605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T155605Z
UID:10000658-1779730200-1779737400@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Farm Tractor Safety Courses for 2026
DESCRIPTION:Open to all interested adults and youth. Required for 14 and 15 year olds to operate farm equipment for hire on farms other than their own. Participants will learn how to handle tractors and equipment safely\, how to identify hazards\, and how to minimize the chances of accidents. Federal Certificate of Training issued upon successful completion of the five week course. \nRegistration now open for two remaining 2026 courses: \n\nSidney — Dates: April 13\, April 20\, April 27\, May 4\, May 11 (Exam)\nTurner — Dates: April 27\, May 4\, May 11\, May 18\, May 25 (Exam)\n\nThere is a sliding scale course fee of $45 full price\, $20 discounted rate (for youth 14 – 17 and those who can afford ~50% of the course fee). \nFor more information and to register\, see the Tractor Safety webpage. \n 
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/new-farmers/event/farm-tractor-safety-courses-for-2026/2026-05-25/
CATEGORIES:Course,Farm Business Management,Learn With Us,Livestock,New Farmer,Small Fruit,Vegetables and Fruit,Workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260601T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260601T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T081848
CREATED:20260331T155605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T155605Z
UID:10000659-1780335000-1780342200@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Farm Tractor Safety Courses for 2026
DESCRIPTION:Open to all interested adults and youth. Required for 14 and 15 year olds to operate farm equipment for hire on farms other than their own. Participants will learn how to handle tractors and equipment safely\, how to identify hazards\, and how to minimize the chances of accidents. Federal Certificate of Training issued upon successful completion of the five week course. \nRegistration now open for two remaining 2026 courses: \n\nSidney — Dates: April 13\, April 20\, April 27\, May 4\, May 11 (Exam)\nTurner — Dates: April 27\, May 4\, May 11\, May 18\, May 25 (Exam)\n\nThere is a sliding scale course fee of $45 full price\, $20 discounted rate (for youth 14 – 17 and those who can afford ~50% of the course fee). \nFor more information and to register\, see the Tractor Safety webpage. \n 
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/new-farmers/event/farm-tractor-safety-courses-for-2026/2026-06-01/
CATEGORIES:Course,Farm Business Management,Learn With Us,Livestock,New Farmer,Small Fruit,Vegetables and Fruit,Workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260608T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260608T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T081848
CREATED:20260331T155605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T155605Z
UID:10000660-1780939800-1780947000@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Farm Tractor Safety Courses for 2026
DESCRIPTION:Open to all interested adults and youth. Required for 14 and 15 year olds to operate farm equipment for hire on farms other than their own. Participants will learn how to handle tractors and equipment safely\, how to identify hazards\, and how to minimize the chances of accidents. Federal Certificate of Training issued upon successful completion of the five week course. \nRegistration now open for two remaining 2026 courses: \n\nSidney — Dates: April 13\, April 20\, April 27\, May 4\, May 11 (Exam)\nTurner — Dates: April 27\, May 4\, May 11\, May 18\, May 25 (Exam)\n\nThere is a sliding scale course fee of $45 full price\, $20 discounted rate (for youth 14 – 17 and those who can afford ~50% of the course fee). \nFor more information and to register\, see the Tractor Safety webpage. \n 
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/new-farmers/event/farm-tractor-safety-courses-for-2026/2026-06-08/
CATEGORIES:Course,Farm Business Management,Learn With Us,Livestock,New Farmer,Small Fruit,Vegetables and Fruit,Workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260615T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260615T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T081848
CREATED:20260331T155605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T155605Z
UID:10000661-1781544600-1781551800@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Farm Tractor Safety Courses for 2026
DESCRIPTION:Open to all interested adults and youth. Required for 14 and 15 year olds to operate farm equipment for hire on farms other than their own. Participants will learn how to handle tractors and equipment safely\, how to identify hazards\, and how to minimize the chances of accidents. Federal Certificate of Training issued upon successful completion of the five week course. \nRegistration now open for two remaining 2026 courses: \n\nSidney — Dates: April 13\, April 20\, April 27\, May 4\, May 11 (Exam)\nTurner — Dates: April 27\, May 4\, May 11\, May 18\, May 25 (Exam)\n\nThere is a sliding scale course fee of $45 full price\, $20 discounted rate (for youth 14 – 17 and those who can afford ~50% of the course fee). \nFor more information and to register\, see the Tractor Safety webpage. \n 
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/new-farmers/event/farm-tractor-safety-courses-for-2026/2026-06-15/
CATEGORIES:Course,Farm Business Management,Learn With Us,Livestock,New Farmer,Small Fruit,Vegetables and Fruit,Workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260622T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260622T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T081848
CREATED:20260331T155605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T155605Z
UID:10000662-1782149400-1782156600@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Farm Tractor Safety Courses for 2026
DESCRIPTION:Open to all interested adults and youth. Required for 14 and 15 year olds to operate farm equipment for hire on farms other than their own. Participants will learn how to handle tractors and equipment safely\, how to identify hazards\, and how to minimize the chances of accidents. Federal Certificate of Training issued upon successful completion of the five week course. \nRegistration now open for two remaining 2026 courses: \n\nSidney — Dates: April 13\, April 20\, April 27\, May 4\, May 11 (Exam)\nTurner — Dates: April 27\, May 4\, May 11\, May 18\, May 25 (Exam)\n\nThere is a sliding scale course fee of $45 full price\, $20 discounted rate (for youth 14 – 17 and those who can afford ~50% of the course fee). \nFor more information and to register\, see the Tractor Safety webpage. \n 
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/new-farmers/event/farm-tractor-safety-courses-for-2026/2026-06-22/
CATEGORIES:Course,Farm Business Management,Learn With Us,Livestock,New Farmer,Small Fruit,Vegetables and Fruit,Workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T081848
CREATED:20260331T155605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T155605Z
UID:10000663-1782754200-1782761400@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Farm Tractor Safety Courses for 2026
DESCRIPTION:Open to all interested adults and youth. Required for 14 and 15 year olds to operate farm equipment for hire on farms other than their own. Participants will learn how to handle tractors and equipment safely\, how to identify hazards\, and how to minimize the chances of accidents. Federal Certificate of Training issued upon successful completion of the five week course. \nRegistration now open for two remaining 2026 courses: \n\nSidney — Dates: April 13\, April 20\, April 27\, May 4\, May 11 (Exam)\nTurner — Dates: April 27\, May 4\, May 11\, May 18\, May 25 (Exam)\n\nThere is a sliding scale course fee of $45 full price\, $20 discounted rate (for youth 14 – 17 and those who can afford ~50% of the course fee). \nFor more information and to register\, see the Tractor Safety webpage. \n 
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/new-farmers/event/farm-tractor-safety-courses-for-2026/2026-06-29/
CATEGORIES:Course,Farm Business Management,Learn With Us,Livestock,New Farmer,Small Fruit,Vegetables and Fruit,Workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260706T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260706T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T081848
CREATED:20260331T155605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T155605Z
UID:10000664-1783359000-1783366200@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Farm Tractor Safety Courses for 2026
DESCRIPTION:Open to all interested adults and youth. Required for 14 and 15 year olds to operate farm equipment for hire on farms other than their own. Participants will learn how to handle tractors and equipment safely\, how to identify hazards\, and how to minimize the chances of accidents. Federal Certificate of Training issued upon successful completion of the five week course. \nRegistration now open for two remaining 2026 courses: \n\nSidney — Dates: April 13\, April 20\, April 27\, May 4\, May 11 (Exam)\nTurner — Dates: April 27\, May 4\, May 11\, May 18\, May 25 (Exam)\n\nThere is a sliding scale course fee of $45 full price\, $20 discounted rate (for youth 14 – 17 and those who can afford ~50% of the course fee). \nFor more information and to register\, see the Tractor Safety webpage. \n 
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/new-farmers/event/farm-tractor-safety-courses-for-2026/2026-07-06/
CATEGORIES:Course,Farm Business Management,Learn With Us,Livestock,New Farmer,Small Fruit,Vegetables and Fruit,Workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260713T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260713T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T081848
CREATED:20260331T155605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T155605Z
UID:10000665-1783963800-1783971000@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Farm Tractor Safety Courses for 2026
DESCRIPTION:Open to all interested adults and youth. Required for 14 and 15 year olds to operate farm equipment for hire on farms other than their own. Participants will learn how to handle tractors and equipment safely\, how to identify hazards\, and how to minimize the chances of accidents. Federal Certificate of Training issued upon successful completion of the five week course. \nRegistration now open for two remaining 2026 courses: \n\nSidney — Dates: April 13\, April 20\, April 27\, May 4\, May 11 (Exam)\nTurner — Dates: April 27\, May 4\, May 11\, May 18\, May 25 (Exam)\n\nThere is a sliding scale course fee of $45 full price\, $20 discounted rate (for youth 14 – 17 and those who can afford ~50% of the course fee). \nFor more information and to register\, see the Tractor Safety webpage. \n 
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/new-farmers/event/farm-tractor-safety-courses-for-2026/2026-07-13/
CATEGORIES:Course,Farm Business Management,Learn With Us,Livestock,New Farmer,Small Fruit,Vegetables and Fruit,Workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260720T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260720T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T081848
CREATED:20260331T155605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T155605Z
UID:10000666-1784568600-1784575800@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Farm Tractor Safety Courses for 2026
DESCRIPTION:Open to all interested adults and youth. Required for 14 and 15 year olds to operate farm equipment for hire on farms other than their own. Participants will learn how to handle tractors and equipment safely\, how to identify hazards\, and how to minimize the chances of accidents. Federal Certificate of Training issued upon successful completion of the five week course. \nRegistration now open for two remaining 2026 courses: \n\nSidney — Dates: April 13\, April 20\, April 27\, May 4\, May 11 (Exam)\nTurner — Dates: April 27\, May 4\, May 11\, May 18\, May 25 (Exam)\n\nThere is a sliding scale course fee of $45 full price\, $20 discounted rate (for youth 14 – 17 and those who can afford ~50% of the course fee). \nFor more information and to register\, see the Tractor Safety webpage. \n 
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/new-farmers/event/farm-tractor-safety-courses-for-2026/2026-07-20/
CATEGORIES:Course,Farm Business Management,Learn With Us,Livestock,New Farmer,Small Fruit,Vegetables and Fruit,Workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260727T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260727T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T081848
CREATED:20260331T155605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T155605Z
UID:10000667-1785173400-1785180600@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Farm Tractor Safety Courses for 2026
DESCRIPTION:Open to all interested adults and youth. Required for 14 and 15 year olds to operate farm equipment for hire on farms other than their own. Participants will learn how to handle tractors and equipment safely\, how to identify hazards\, and how to minimize the chances of accidents. Federal Certificate of Training issued upon successful completion of the five week course. \nRegistration now open for two remaining 2026 courses: \n\nSidney — Dates: April 13\, April 20\, April 27\, May 4\, May 11 (Exam)\nTurner — Dates: April 27\, May 4\, May 11\, May 18\, May 25 (Exam)\n\nThere is a sliding scale course fee of $45 full price\, $20 discounted rate (for youth 14 – 17 and those who can afford ~50% of the course fee). \nFor more information and to register\, see the Tractor Safety webpage. \n 
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/new-farmers/event/farm-tractor-safety-courses-for-2026/2026-07-27/
CATEGORIES:Course,Farm Business Management,Learn With Us,Livestock,New Farmer,Small Fruit,Vegetables and Fruit,Workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260803T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260803T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T081848
CREATED:20260331T155605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T155605Z
UID:10000668-1785778200-1785785400@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Farm Tractor Safety Courses for 2026
DESCRIPTION:Open to all interested adults and youth. Required for 14 and 15 year olds to operate farm equipment for hire on farms other than their own. Participants will learn how to handle tractors and equipment safely\, how to identify hazards\, and how to minimize the chances of accidents. Federal Certificate of Training issued upon successful completion of the five week course. \nRegistration now open for two remaining 2026 courses: \n\nSidney — Dates: April 13\, April 20\, April 27\, May 4\, May 11 (Exam)\nTurner — Dates: April 27\, May 4\, May 11\, May 18\, May 25 (Exam)\n\nThere is a sliding scale course fee of $45 full price\, $20 discounted rate (for youth 14 – 17 and those who can afford ~50% of the course fee). \nFor more information and to register\, see the Tractor Safety webpage. \n 
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/new-farmers/event/farm-tractor-safety-courses-for-2026/2026-08-03/
CATEGORIES:Course,Farm Business Management,Learn With Us,Livestock,New Farmer,Small Fruit,Vegetables and Fruit,Workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260810T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260810T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T081848
CREATED:20260331T155605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T155605Z
UID:10000669-1786383000-1786390200@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Farm Tractor Safety Courses for 2026
DESCRIPTION:Open to all interested adults and youth. Required for 14 and 15 year olds to operate farm equipment for hire on farms other than their own. Participants will learn how to handle tractors and equipment safely\, how to identify hazards\, and how to minimize the chances of accidents. Federal Certificate of Training issued upon successful completion of the five week course. \nRegistration now open for two remaining 2026 courses: \n\nSidney — Dates: April 13\, April 20\, April 27\, May 4\, May 11 (Exam)\nTurner — Dates: April 27\, May 4\, May 11\, May 18\, May 25 (Exam)\n\nThere is a sliding scale course fee of $45 full price\, $20 discounted rate (for youth 14 – 17 and those who can afford ~50% of the course fee). \nFor more information and to register\, see the Tractor Safety webpage. \n 
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/new-farmers/event/farm-tractor-safety-courses-for-2026/2026-08-10/
CATEGORIES:Course,Farm Business Management,Learn With Us,Livestock,New Farmer,Small Fruit,Vegetables and Fruit,Workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T081848
CREATED:20260331T155605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T155605Z
UID:10000670-1786987800-1786995000@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Farm Tractor Safety Courses for 2026
DESCRIPTION:Open to all interested adults and youth. Required for 14 and 15 year olds to operate farm equipment for hire on farms other than their own. Participants will learn how to handle tractors and equipment safely\, how to identify hazards\, and how to minimize the chances of accidents. Federal Certificate of Training issued upon successful completion of the five week course. \nRegistration now open for two remaining 2026 courses: \n\nSidney — Dates: April 13\, April 20\, April 27\, May 4\, May 11 (Exam)\nTurner — Dates: April 27\, May 4\, May 11\, May 18\, May 25 (Exam)\n\nThere is a sliding scale course fee of $45 full price\, $20 discounted rate (for youth 14 – 17 and those who can afford ~50% of the course fee). \nFor more information and to register\, see the Tractor Safety webpage. \n 
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/new-farmers/event/farm-tractor-safety-courses-for-2026/2026-08-17/
CATEGORIES:Course,Farm Business Management,Learn With Us,Livestock,New Farmer,Small Fruit,Vegetables and Fruit,Workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260824T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260824T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T081848
CREATED:20260331T155605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T155605Z
UID:10000671-1787592600-1787599800@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Farm Tractor Safety Courses for 2026
DESCRIPTION:Open to all interested adults and youth. Required for 14 and 15 year olds to operate farm equipment for hire on farms other than their own. Participants will learn how to handle tractors and equipment safely\, how to identify hazards\, and how to minimize the chances of accidents. Federal Certificate of Training issued upon successful completion of the five week course. \nRegistration now open for two remaining 2026 courses: \n\nSidney — Dates: April 13\, April 20\, April 27\, May 4\, May 11 (Exam)\nTurner — Dates: April 27\, May 4\, May 11\, May 18\, May 25 (Exam)\n\nThere is a sliding scale course fee of $45 full price\, $20 discounted rate (for youth 14 – 17 and those who can afford ~50% of the course fee). \nFor more information and to register\, see the Tractor Safety webpage. \n 
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/new-farmers/event/farm-tractor-safety-courses-for-2026/2026-08-24/
CATEGORIES:Course,Farm Business Management,Learn With Us,Livestock,New Farmer,Small Fruit,Vegetables and Fruit,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260831T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260831T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T081848
CREATED:20260331T155605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T155605Z
UID:10000672-1788197400-1788204600@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Farm Tractor Safety Courses for 2026
DESCRIPTION:Open to all interested adults and youth. Required for 14 and 15 year olds to operate farm equipment for hire on farms other than their own. Participants will learn how to handle tractors and equipment safely\, how to identify hazards\, and how to minimize the chances of accidents. Federal Certificate of Training issued upon successful completion of the five week course. \nRegistration now open for two remaining 2026 courses: \n\nSidney — Dates: April 13\, April 20\, April 27\, May 4\, May 11 (Exam)\nTurner — Dates: April 27\, May 4\, May 11\, May 18\, May 25 (Exam)\n\nThere is a sliding scale course fee of $45 full price\, $20 discounted rate (for youth 14 – 17 and those who can afford ~50% of the course fee). \nFor more information and to register\, see the Tractor Safety webpage. \n 
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/new-farmers/event/farm-tractor-safety-courses-for-2026/2026-08-31/
CATEGORIES:Course,Farm Business Management,Learn With Us,Livestock,New Farmer,Small Fruit,Vegetables and Fruit,Workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260907T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260907T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T081848
CREATED:20260331T155605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T155605Z
UID:10000673-1788802200-1788809400@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Farm Tractor Safety Courses for 2026
DESCRIPTION:Open to all interested adults and youth. Required for 14 and 15 year olds to operate farm equipment for hire on farms other than their own. Participants will learn how to handle tractors and equipment safely\, how to identify hazards\, and how to minimize the chances of accidents. Federal Certificate of Training issued upon successful completion of the five week course. \nRegistration now open for two remaining 2026 courses: \n\nSidney — Dates: April 13\, April 20\, April 27\, May 4\, May 11 (Exam)\nTurner — Dates: April 27\, May 4\, May 11\, May 18\, May 25 (Exam)\n\nThere is a sliding scale course fee of $45 full price\, $20 discounted rate (for youth 14 – 17 and those who can afford ~50% of the course fee). \nFor more information and to register\, see the Tractor Safety webpage. \n 
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/new-farmers/event/farm-tractor-safety-courses-for-2026/2026-09-07/
CATEGORIES:Course,Farm Business Management,Learn With Us,Livestock,New Farmer,Small Fruit,Vegetables and Fruit,Workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T081848
CREATED:20260331T155605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T155605Z
UID:10000674-1789407000-1789414200@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Farm Tractor Safety Courses for 2026
DESCRIPTION:Open to all interested adults and youth. Required for 14 and 15 year olds to operate farm equipment for hire on farms other than their own. Participants will learn how to handle tractors and equipment safely\, how to identify hazards\, and how to minimize the chances of accidents. Federal Certificate of Training issued upon successful completion of the five week course. \nRegistration now open for two remaining 2026 courses: \n\nSidney — Dates: April 13\, April 20\, April 27\, May 4\, May 11 (Exam)\nTurner — Dates: April 27\, May 4\, May 11\, May 18\, May 25 (Exam)\n\nThere is a sliding scale course fee of $45 full price\, $20 discounted rate (for youth 14 – 17 and those who can afford ~50% of the course fee). \nFor more information and to register\, see the Tractor Safety webpage. \n 
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/new-farmers/event/farm-tractor-safety-courses-for-2026/2026-09-14/
CATEGORIES:Course,Farm Business Management,Learn With Us,Livestock,New Farmer,Small Fruit,Vegetables and Fruit,Workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260921T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260921T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T081848
CREATED:20260331T155605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T155605Z
UID:10000675-1790011800-1790019000@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Farm Tractor Safety Courses for 2026
DESCRIPTION:Open to all interested adults and youth. Required for 14 and 15 year olds to operate farm equipment for hire on farms other than their own. Participants will learn how to handle tractors and equipment safely\, how to identify hazards\, and how to minimize the chances of accidents. Federal Certificate of Training issued upon successful completion of the five week course. \nRegistration now open for two remaining 2026 courses: \n\nSidney — Dates: April 13\, April 20\, April 27\, May 4\, May 11 (Exam)\nTurner — Dates: April 27\, May 4\, May 11\, May 18\, May 25 (Exam)\n\nThere is a sliding scale course fee of $45 full price\, $20 discounted rate (for youth 14 – 17 and those who can afford ~50% of the course fee). \nFor more information and to register\, see the Tractor Safety webpage. \n 
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/new-farmers/event/farm-tractor-safety-courses-for-2026/2026-09-21/
CATEGORIES:Course,Farm Business Management,Learn With Us,Livestock,New Farmer,Small Fruit,Vegetables and Fruit,Workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T081848
CREATED:20260331T155605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T155605Z
UID:10000676-1790616600-1790623800@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Farm Tractor Safety Courses for 2026
DESCRIPTION:Open to all interested adults and youth. Required for 14 and 15 year olds to operate farm equipment for hire on farms other than their own. Participants will learn how to handle tractors and equipment safely\, how to identify hazards\, and how to minimize the chances of accidents. Federal Certificate of Training issued upon successful completion of the five week course. \nRegistration now open for two remaining 2026 courses: \n\nSidney — Dates: April 13\, April 20\, April 27\, May 4\, May 11 (Exam)\nTurner — Dates: April 27\, May 4\, May 11\, May 18\, May 25 (Exam)\n\nThere is a sliding scale course fee of $45 full price\, $20 discounted rate (for youth 14 – 17 and those who can afford ~50% of the course fee). \nFor more information and to register\, see the Tractor Safety webpage. \n 
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/new-farmers/event/farm-tractor-safety-courses-for-2026/2026-09-28/
CATEGORIES:Course,Farm Business Management,Learn With Us,Livestock,New Farmer,Small Fruit,Vegetables and Fruit,Workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261005T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261005T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T081848
CREATED:20260331T155605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T155605Z
UID:10000677-1791221400-1791228600@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Farm Tractor Safety Courses for 2026
DESCRIPTION:Open to all interested adults and youth. Required for 14 and 15 year olds to operate farm equipment for hire on farms other than their own. Participants will learn how to handle tractors and equipment safely\, how to identify hazards\, and how to minimize the chances of accidents. Federal Certificate of Training issued upon successful completion of the five week course. \nRegistration now open for two remaining 2026 courses: \n\nSidney — Dates: April 13\, April 20\, April 27\, May 4\, May 11 (Exam)\nTurner — Dates: April 27\, May 4\, May 11\, May 18\, May 25 (Exam)\n\nThere is a sliding scale course fee of $45 full price\, $20 discounted rate (for youth 14 – 17 and those who can afford ~50% of the course fee). \nFor more information and to register\, see the Tractor Safety webpage. \n 
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/new-farmers/event/farm-tractor-safety-courses-for-2026/2026-10-05/
CATEGORIES:Course,Farm Business Management,Learn With Us,Livestock,New Farmer,Small Fruit,Vegetables and Fruit,Workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261012T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261012T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T081848
CREATED:20260331T155605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T155605Z
UID:10000678-1791826200-1791833400@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Farm Tractor Safety Courses for 2026
DESCRIPTION:Open to all interested adults and youth. Required for 14 and 15 year olds to operate farm equipment for hire on farms other than their own. Participants will learn how to handle tractors and equipment safely\, how to identify hazards\, and how to minimize the chances of accidents. Federal Certificate of Training issued upon successful completion of the five week course. \nRegistration now open for two remaining 2026 courses: \n\nSidney — Dates: April 13\, April 20\, April 27\, May 4\, May 11 (Exam)\nTurner — Dates: April 27\, May 4\, May 11\, May 18\, May 25 (Exam)\n\nThere is a sliding scale course fee of $45 full price\, $20 discounted rate (for youth 14 – 17 and those who can afford ~50% of the course fee). \nFor more information and to register\, see the Tractor Safety webpage. \n 
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/new-farmers/event/farm-tractor-safety-courses-for-2026/2026-10-12/
CATEGORIES:Course,Farm Business Management,Learn With Us,Livestock,New Farmer,Small Fruit,Vegetables and Fruit,Workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T081848
CREATED:20260331T155605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T155605Z
UID:10000679-1792431000-1792438200@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Farm Tractor Safety Courses for 2026
DESCRIPTION:Open to all interested adults and youth. Required for 14 and 15 year olds to operate farm equipment for hire on farms other than their own. Participants will learn how to handle tractors and equipment safely\, how to identify hazards\, and how to minimize the chances of accidents. Federal Certificate of Training issued upon successful completion of the five week course. \nRegistration now open for two remaining 2026 courses: \n\nSidney — Dates: April 13\, April 20\, April 27\, May 4\, May 11 (Exam)\nTurner — Dates: April 27\, May 4\, May 11\, May 18\, May 25 (Exam)\n\nThere is a sliding scale course fee of $45 full price\, $20 discounted rate (for youth 14 – 17 and those who can afford ~50% of the course fee). \nFor more information and to register\, see the Tractor Safety webpage. \n 
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/new-farmers/event/farm-tractor-safety-courses-for-2026/2026-10-19/
CATEGORIES:Course,Farm Business Management,Learn With Us,Livestock,New Farmer,Small Fruit,Vegetables and Fruit,Workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T081848
CREATED:20260331T155605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T155605Z
UID:10000680-1793035800-1793043000@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Farm Tractor Safety Courses for 2026
DESCRIPTION:Open to all interested adults and youth. Required for 14 and 15 year olds to operate farm equipment for hire on farms other than their own. Participants will learn how to handle tractors and equipment safely\, how to identify hazards\, and how to minimize the chances of accidents. Federal Certificate of Training issued upon successful completion of the five week course. \nRegistration now open for two remaining 2026 courses: \n\nSidney — Dates: April 13\, April 20\, April 27\, May 4\, May 11 (Exam)\nTurner — Dates: April 27\, May 4\, May 11\, May 18\, May 25 (Exam)\n\nThere is a sliding scale course fee of $45 full price\, $20 discounted rate (for youth 14 – 17 and those who can afford ~50% of the course fee). \nFor more information and to register\, see the Tractor Safety webpage. \n 
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/new-farmers/event/farm-tractor-safety-courses-for-2026/2026-10-26/
CATEGORIES:Course,Farm Business Management,Learn With Us,Livestock,New Farmer,Small Fruit,Vegetables and Fruit,Workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261102T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261102T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T081848
CREATED:20260331T155605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T155605Z
UID:10000681-1793640600-1793647800@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Farm Tractor Safety Courses for 2026
DESCRIPTION:Open to all interested adults and youth. Required for 14 and 15 year olds to operate farm equipment for hire on farms other than their own. Participants will learn how to handle tractors and equipment safely\, how to identify hazards\, and how to minimize the chances of accidents. Federal Certificate of Training issued upon successful completion of the five week course. \nRegistration now open for two remaining 2026 courses: \n\nSidney — Dates: April 13\, April 20\, April 27\, May 4\, May 11 (Exam)\nTurner — Dates: April 27\, May 4\, May 11\, May 18\, May 25 (Exam)\n\nThere is a sliding scale course fee of $45 full price\, $20 discounted rate (for youth 14 – 17 and those who can afford ~50% of the course fee). \nFor more information and to register\, see the Tractor Safety webpage. \n 
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/new-farmers/event/farm-tractor-safety-courses-for-2026/2026-11-02/
CATEGORIES:Course,Farm Business Management,Learn With Us,Livestock,New Farmer,Small Fruit,Vegetables and Fruit,Workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T081848
CREATED:20260331T155605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T155605Z
UID:10000682-1794245400-1794252600@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Farm Tractor Safety Courses for 2026
DESCRIPTION:Open to all interested adults and youth. Required for 14 and 15 year olds to operate farm equipment for hire on farms other than their own. Participants will learn how to handle tractors and equipment safely\, how to identify hazards\, and how to minimize the chances of accidents. Federal Certificate of Training issued upon successful completion of the five week course. \nRegistration now open for two remaining 2026 courses: \n\nSidney — Dates: April 13\, April 20\, April 27\, May 4\, May 11 (Exam)\nTurner — Dates: April 27\, May 4\, May 11\, May 18\, May 25 (Exam)\n\nThere is a sliding scale course fee of $45 full price\, $20 discounted rate (for youth 14 – 17 and those who can afford ~50% of the course fee). \nFor more information and to register\, see the Tractor Safety webpage. \n 
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/new-farmers/event/farm-tractor-safety-courses-for-2026/2026-11-09/
CATEGORIES:Course,Farm Business Management,Learn With Us,Livestock,New Farmer,Small Fruit,Vegetables and Fruit,Workshop
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