Hands-on Tractor Courses

Basics of Tractor Safety & Operation - Poultney, VT
Tuesday, October 13, 2015 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (Eastern Time)

Poultney, VT
Cerridwen Farm, Green Mountain College
436 Grandville
Poultney, Vermont 05301
United States
Map and Directions
This workshop covers:
An overview of how a tractor works
An overview of how the PTO (Power Take Off) works
Farming hazards and the importance of operating a tractor safely

Hands on activites include:
Driving Practice - starting a tractor and driving around a course safely
Hitching on implements practice
Reversing a tractor and trailer

Lead Instructor:
Tim Hughes-Muse has been teaching tractor operation courses in forestry and agriculture for the past five years.  In Vermont, he has been the Director of Farm Programs, Merck Forest and Farmland Center since 2012.  An alum of Green Mountain College, Tim and his family own and operate Laughing Child Farm in Pawlet, VT

Co-instructor:
Liz Kenton, UVM Extension. coordinates the UVM Extension 4-H’s Youth Agriculture Project, offering statewide support to help youth build life and job skills, including tractor operator's certification. She implements education programs with youth and professionals, and develops resources, outreach materials, and events related to farm and food career development and agricultural safety.

Registration:
Pre-registration (including payment) is required.
The workshop fee is $50.
Use the "Ground Work Scholarship" registration type ONLY if you are enrolled in the Ground Work program and were previously approved for a scholarship. If you are not sure if you were previously approved for a scholarship, email suzy.hodgson@uvm.edu.
Use the "Request Financial Assistance" registration type if you are not already enrolled in Ground Work and the program fee is a financial hardship for you at this time.
To request a disability-related accommodation to participate in this program, please contact Suzy Hodgson suzyhodgson@uvm.edu by September 21, 2015.

ANY QUESTIONS: Contact Suzy at suzy.hodgson@uvm.edu