Certification Programs for Exemptions through Cooperative Extension

Tractor Certification Exemption Requirements for 4-H Members

1. Youth must be enrolled as a 4-H member;
2. Youth must be 14 years of age, or older: (Note: a 4-H member may be under the age of 14 when qualifying for the certificate but the certificate cannot be issued until the 4-H member is 14 years old or older.)
3. Be familiar with the general hazards associated with agricultural work;
4. Have completed the 10-hour certification program which includes the following units on the safe operation of agriculture tractors;

   4-H Manuals First year manual, Lessons 1,4,7, and 8 Second year manual, Lessons 1 and 8
   or
   Safe Operation of Agricultural Equipment Manual Units 1 through 7

5. Passed a written examination on tractor safety; and
6. Demonstrate the ability to operate a tractor safely with a two wheeled trailed implement through the 4-H tractor operator's contest course.

Tractor and Machinery Operation Exemption for 4-H Members

1. The youth must have satisfied all of the requirements for the Tractor Operation Certificate; and
2. The youth must have completed an additional 10-hour certification program (20 hours total) on farm machinery safety, including units 8,9,10, and 11 of Safe Operation of Agricultural Equipment Manual.