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PLOVER – This training provides the certification required for youth to legally operate tractors in many agricultural work environments, while building critical safety skills during one of the busiest times of year on farms.
The course costs $75 per participant, but scholarship support may be available for eligible participants through the Mike Biadasz Farm Safety and Education Memorial Fund, helping expand access to this essential safety training. Interested participants can learn more and complete a scholarship application form available on the course registration page.
The course runs weekdays, June 8–12 from 8 a.m. to noon, followed by a hands-on driving practicum on June 15.
Participants receive a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on training, covering:
• Tractor operation and control systems.
• Hazard identification and risk reduction.
• Equipment inspection and maintenance.
• Safe operating practices in real-world conditions.
Upon successful completion of both a written exam and driving test, participants earn certification that meets Wisconsin Act 455 and the U.S. Department of Labor Agricultural Hazardous Occupations Order requirements.
According to the National Children’s Center for Rural and Agricultural Health and Safety, agriculture remains a leading source of youth injuries, with machinery-related incidents among the most common causes. Structured training programs like this play a critical role in reducing preventable accidents.
Registration is now open: www.explorefoodandfarm.org/events.
About Food + Farm Exploration Center
Food + Farm Exploration Center is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to advancing agricultural literacy and inspiring curiosity about the journey of food from field to fork. Through immersive exhibits, hands-on learning, and community events, the Center connects people of all ages to the science, technology, and people behind agriculture. To learn more, visit explorefoodandfarm.org.
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