Jackson County youth are encouraged to attend a Wisconsin Safe Operation of Tractor
& Machinery Certification Program. The program will run Tuesday, Wednesday, and
Thursday, June 17, 18, and 19, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Black River Falls High
School Agriculture Classroom. This program is designed to meet both State (Wisconsin
Act 455) and Federal (Part 570, Child Labor Regulations, Subpart E-1) requirements.
Youth that should attend: any youth 12-16 years of age who will be operating tractors or
self-propelled implements of husbandry on a public road under direction of their parent
or guardian for work related to their family farm operation, or, any youth 14-15 years of
age who will be employed or working without pay on a farm other than their family farm,
or, any youth 12 years of age or older that desires tractor and machinery safety
instructions.
To successfully complete the course, youth MUST attend the 24 hours of instruction
and pass the written and driving exams. To register for the program, contact Brad
Markhardt at brad.markhardt@brf.org or 715-896-6505. Parents or guardians are
asked to attend the first 20 minutes to be informed on the program requirements.
Students will need to bring an emergency phone number, their lunch, and $25.00 for
class materials. Financial assistance is available if needed.
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