CCE Madison County and CCE Onondaga County 4-H Programs are offering youth ages 14 and older the opportunity to become certified for farm employment, which includes operating farm tractors and machinery. According to the Hazardous Occupations in Agriculture Law, youth aged 14 to 16 must complete at least 24 hours of safety training before operating tractors and machinery on farms that are not owned by their parents. The program will be held from May 1-4, 2025.
Important Information:
To successfully complete the program, participants must attend all sessions and pass both a written exam and a practical driving test. Upon successful completion, participants will receive a certificate from the Department of Labor. Employers are legally required to request this certificate before hiring any 14 or 15 year old to work on their farm.
Schedule:
Session 1: Thursday, May 1 – 5:30 to 8:30 PM (CCE Madison)
Session 2: Friday, May 2 – 5:30 to 8:30 PM (CCE Madison)
Session 3: Saturday, May 3 – 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM (CCE Madison)
Session 4: Sunday, May 4 – 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM (Location TBD)
For more information or to register, please contact Tess Southern at tas264@cornell.edu or (315) 684-3001 ext. 110.
https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/TractorSafety25_225
Last updated April 4, 2025