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The Youth Tractor Safety Certification Course is a 24-hour program designed to teach safety as it relates to driving and managing farm implements. The program offers both classroom and hands-on tractor driving experiences for youth ages 14-15 who are interested in employment using agricultural equipment. This program is made possible through a partnership between Geauga County Farm Bureau and Geauga County Ohio State University Extension.
IMPORTANT: This course is designed for youth ages 14 – 15 as of April 11, 2026 (older youth may participate, but a certificate is not required by law, so priority will be given to 14-15 year olds).
2026 Instructional Sessions – Tuesdays: 6 – 8:30 p.m.
- Jan. 27
- Feb. 3
- Feb. 10
- Feb. 17
- Feb. 24
- March 3
- March 10
- March 17
- Saturday March 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Course Practice at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 28 *Optional*
Testing: Saturday April 18, with appointments starting at 10 a.m. and the location is to be determined.
Cost: $50 (Scholarships are available for Farm Bureau and/or Geauga 4-H members)
Registration Details
- Deadline: Jan. 6, 2026
- Use the QR Code on the flyer or the link
- Space is limited. Registration preferences will be given to residents of Geauga County who require a certificate, followed by older youth and residents of neighboring counties.
For more information, call Geauga County Extension Office at 440.834.4656 or email Abbey Averill at [email protected].
To grow a network and gain perspective and knowledge in the industry through personal and professional development has been invaluable. Every day I learn and grow.
The issue of property taxation remains as one of the biggest challenges our members face today. Ensuring agricultural property is valued for its agricultural potential and not development is critical to the continued success of Ohio agriculture.
Farm Bureau is what really got the word out. It’s been one of their goals to get this done.
I could not have done it without the resources I have found through Farm Bureau.
Because we are younger farmers just starting out, Farm Bureau has a lot of good opportunities and resources to help us grow in the future.
Through the Select Partner program, we became educated in farm insurance and weren't just selling policies. It became more and more clear why farmers need an advocate like Ohio Farm Bureau.
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