Tractor and Machinery Operator Certification Schools

This program is conducted for boys and girls who are 14 and 15 years of age and plan to be employed off their home farms. To be certified participants must satisfactorily complete the 24-hour course. They need to show their ability to safely operate a tractor. They must also pass a written examination.

Age Requirements: Participants are to be 14 years and older. Youth 13 years of age who will be 14 during the summer may attend a school. These individuals receive their certificates when they have their 14th birthday.

For more information, contact your county extension office.

PARTICIPATION IN NATIONAL EVENTS

Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF)

Spend a week in Washington DC. See the sights and learn about our government in action. CWF is held in June or July for youth ages 15 -19, and is open to any youth who apply. The cost is approximately $1500. Registration deadline is March 15. Click here for the registration form.

National 4-H Conference

Have a voice in the 4-H Program! National 4-H Conference is a week-long program held at the National 4-H Center near Washington, DC. Its two purposes are 1) to involve youth in 4-H program development, and 2) to strengthen and continue development of 4-H public relations programs. The National Conference also provides opportunities to make new friends and see the sites in our nation's capitol. Applications are due August 1. Click here for an application form. Visit their website.

National 4-H Congress

National 4-H Congress is held in November-December, but the location varies. Congress is held in Atlanta, GA. The program provides opportunities for education, cultural enrichment, and service learning. Applications are due August 1. Click here for an application form.

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National 4-H Congress (9M)
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