4-H Tractor Safety Course

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schoharie and Otsego Counties, in collaboration with SUNY Cobleskill Ag & Tech, will be offering the National Safe Tractor and Machinery Operation Program (NSTMOP) a hands-on certification program that prepares youth to safely operate tractors and agricultural machinery. 
 

Upon successful completion of this course, youth will receive a Tractor Safety Certification, enabling 14- and 15-year-olds to be employed in an agricultural operation outside of a farm owned and operated by their parents or guardians. This course will prepare youth ages 14 and older to safely operate tractors and agricultural equipment through a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on training. The program is open to youth ages 14 and older from Schoharie County and surrounding counties. A 4-H enrollment form will be provided to youth who are not currently enrolled in 4-H. Enrollment in Schoharie County 4-H is free. Youth must be 18 years of age or younger as of January 1, 2026, to be eligible.

• Program Schedule:

Orientation: Tuesday, March 31, 6–7 PM (via Zoom or in person at Cobleskill Extension Center)

Class 1: Tuesday, April 14, 5:30–8:30 PM

Class 2: Thursday, April 16, 5:30–8:30 PM

Class 3: Tuesday, April 21, 5:30–8:30 PM

Class 4: Thursday, April 23, 5:30–8:30 PM

Practice Driving: Saturday, April 18 OR Saturday, April 25, 9 AM–3 PM

Testing Day: Saturday, May 2, 9 AM–3 PM

• Program Location: SUNY Cobleskill Curtis Mott Agricultural Engineering Facility


• Program Cost: $25 per youth participant


• Contact Information: For more information, contact Catherine Roberts, 4-H Resource Educator: cmr336@cornell.edu or 518-234-4303 x113