Join UMaine Extension’s Farm and Tractor Safety Team for an on-farm workshop demonstrating the fundamentals of tractor safety. This 3-hour workshop will include a review of safety risks when operating a tractor and steps for avoiding accidents. Instructors will demonstrate safe and efficient implement attachment and use. Participants will also learn about tractor parts and basic maintenance for the safety and longevity of the equipment.
This program is designed for youth, farm workers, and new tractor owners to increase their awareness of the risks associated with operating equipment and the basics of safe operation.
For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation, contact Billiejo Pendleton at email billiejo.pendleton@maine.edu.
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