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4-H Small Engines, Tractor & Certification School

The Cornell Cooperative Extension 4-H Program of Wyoming County is again offering tractor safety programs for 2011. Tractor and machinery safety, equipment maintenance and how engines run are just some of the subjects emphasized. The following courses will be offered during 2011:

  • Small Engines: For youth 11-12 years old or older members that would like to learn about small engines, lawn mowers, etc.
  • Unit I: For youth 12 years old who have completed Small Engines and/or 1st time participants who are 13-19.
  • Unit II: For youth 13-19 years old who have completed Unit I and/or Certification.
  • Unit III: For youth 14-19 years old who have completed Units I, II, IV and/or Certification.
  • Certification: For any youth 14-15 years old that would like to work on a farm for hire and operate a tractor over 20 horsepower.

 

Small Engines & Unit I, II, III Schedule Certification Schedule
  1/10/11 – 7pm @ CCE Office, Warsaw
  1/19/11 – 7pm @ CCE Office, Warsaw
1/24/11 – 7pm @ Larry Romance & Son, Arcade 1/24/11 – 7pm @ Larry Romance & Son, Arcade
1/31/11 – 7pm @ Kelly’s Garage, Perry 1/31/11 – 7pm @ Kelly’s Garage, Perry
2/7/11 – 7pm @ Java Farm Supply, North Java 2/7/11 – 7pm @ Java Farm Supply, North Java
  2/23/11 – 7pm Written Test @ CCE Office, Warsaw
  4/9/11 – Driving Test@ Lamb & Webster, North Java
4/23/11 – Farm Safety Day 4/23/11 – Farm Safety Day
5/13/11 – Driving Contest Practice @ Lamb & Webster 5/13/11 – Driving Contest Practice @ Lamb & Webster
5/14/11 – County Driving Contest@ Lamb & Webster 5/14/11 – County Driving Contest@ Lamb & Webster
* Snow dates are reserved for Wednesday evenings each week (if needed.)

 

Certification Course: $25 registration fee. Once you are registered, pick up an instruction manual from the 4-H office (manuals can be mailed for an additional fee.) Requirements: 12-15 hours of reading and self study, attend all meetings, attend Farm Safety Day, and pass both a written test and driving test. *Register ASAP in order to allow yourself time to pick up an instruction manual and complete homework before the first class.

Small Engines, Unit I, II, III: $3.00 registration fee. Requirements for completion: attend at least three out of five events.

All participants must be enrolled as a Wyoming County 4-H member or a 4-H member in any neighboring county. Click here for more information about enrolling in 4-H.

For more information on this program or to register, contact the Wyoming County 4-H Office at 585-786-2251.