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LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T155605Z
UID:10000690-1799083800-1799091000@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-2026/2027-01-04/
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:20270111T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270111T193000
DTSTAMP:20260605T171813
CREATED:20260331T155605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T155605Z
UID:10000691-1799688600-1799695800@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-2026/2027-01-11/
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:20270118T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270118T193000
DTSTAMP:20260605T171813
CREATED:20260331T155605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T155605Z
UID:10000692-1800293400-1800300600@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-2026/2027-01-18/
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:20270125T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270125T193000
DTSTAMP:20260605T171813
CREATED:20260331T155605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T155605Z
UID:10000693-1800898200-1800905400@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-2026/2027-01-25/
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:20270201T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270201T193000
DTSTAMP:20260605T171813
CREATED:20260331T155605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T155605Z
UID:10000694-1801503000-1801510200@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-2026/2027-02-01/
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:20270208T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270208T193000
DTSTAMP:20260605T171813
CREATED:20260331T155605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T155605Z
UID:10000695-1802107800-1802115000@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-2026/2027-02-08/
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:20270215T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270215T193000
DTSTAMP:20260605T171813
CREATED:20260331T155605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T155605Z
UID:10000696-1802712600-1802719800@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-2026/2027-02-15/
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:20270222T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270222T193000
DTSTAMP:20260605T171813
CREATED:20260331T155605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T155605Z
UID:10000697-1803317400-1803324600@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-2026/2027-02-22/
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:20270301T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270301T193000
DTSTAMP:20260605T171813
CREATED:20260331T155605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T155605Z
UID:10000698-1803922200-1803929400@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-2026/2027-03-01/
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:20270308T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270308T193000
DTSTAMP:20260605T171813
CREATED:20260331T155605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T155605Z
UID:10000699-1804527000-1804534200@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-2026/2027-03-08/
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:20270315T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270315T193000
DTSTAMP:20260605T171813
CREATED:20260331T155605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T155605Z
UID:10000700-1805131800-1805139000@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-2026/2027-03-15/
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:20270322T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270322T193000
DTSTAMP:20260605T171813
CREATED:20260331T155605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T155605Z
UID:10000701-1805736600-1805743800@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-2026/2027-03-22/
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:20270329T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270329T193000
DTSTAMP:20260605T171813
CREATED:20260331T155605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T155605Z
UID:10000702-1806341400-1806348600@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-2026/2027-03-29/
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:20270405T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270405T193000
DTSTAMP:20260605T171813
CREATED:20260331T155605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T155605Z
UID:10000703-1806946200-1806953400@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-2026/2027-04-05/
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:20270412T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270412T193000
DTSTAMP:20260605T171813
CREATED:20260331T155605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T155605Z
UID:10000704-1807551000-1807558200@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-2026/2027-04-12/
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:20270419T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270419T193000
DTSTAMP:20260605T171813
CREATED:20260331T155605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T155605Z
UID:10000705-1808155800-1808163000@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-2026/2027-04-19/
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:20270426T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270426T193000
DTSTAMP:20260605T171813
CREATED:20260331T155605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T155605Z
UID:10000706-1808760600-1808767800@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-2026/2027-04-26/
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:20270503T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270503T193000
DTSTAMP:20260605T171813
CREATED:20260331T155605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T155605Z
UID:10000707-1809365400-1809372600@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-2026/2027-05-03/
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:20270510T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270510T193000
DTSTAMP:20260605T171813
CREATED:20260331T155605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T155605Z
UID:10000708-1809970200-1809977400@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-2026/2027-05-10/
CATEGORIES:Course,Farm Business Management,Learn With Us,Livestock,New Farmer,Small Fruit,Vegetables and Fruit,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270517T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270517T193000
DTSTAMP:20260605T171813
CREATED:20260331T155605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T155605Z
UID:10000709-1810575000-1810582200@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-2026/2027-05-17/
CATEGORIES:Course,Farm Business Management,Learn With Us,Livestock,New Farmer,Small Fruit,Vegetables and Fruit,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270524T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270524T193000
DTSTAMP:20260605T171813
CREATED:20260331T155605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T155605Z
UID:10000710-1811179800-1811187000@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-2026/2027-05-24/
CATEGORIES:Course,Farm Business Management,Learn With Us,Livestock,New Farmer,Small Fruit,Vegetables and Fruit,Workshop
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