Madison County 4-H Agriculture & Tractor Safety Certification Program - 2015 Schedule
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Session 1ΠMonday, February 23-Morrisville State College, Marshall Hall, Ag. Mechanics Shop and Classroom, Registration 6:00 p.m. Time: 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Topics: Orientation, workbook and class schedule distribution, collect class fee. Program on Internal Combustion Engines, General Maintenance, etc. Coordinator: Mr. Fred Bach & Mr. Rob Cross
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Session 2 Monday, March 2-Cazenovia Equipment, 2 Remington Park Drive, Cazenovia, NY (visible from Route 20) Time: 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Topics: Hydraulics and Front End, Lawn Power Equipment Coordinator: Ms. Mandi Millen & Ms. Erin McCaffrey
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Session 3 Monday, March 9-Gold Star Feed Tour- Rte. 20, Sangerfield, NY Time: 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Topics: Safety around large equipment, workplace safety, including operating machinery & tour of the facility
Coordinator: Mr. John Brouillette, Johanna Bossard, & Mike Herrick
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Session 4 Monday, March 16-Empire Tractor, 2893 Route 20, Cazenovia, NY Time: 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Topics: Farm Hazards and Safety Issues, with NYCAMH (New York Center for Agricultural Medicine & Health Progressive Agriculture Safety Program & NYS Police Coordinator: Ms. Katherine Brosnan
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Session 5 Monday, March 23-Kelsey’s Monanfran Farms, Rte. 5, just West of Canastota, NY (South side of the road) Time:6:00-9:00 p.m.
Topics:Tractor and Machinery Safety on the Farm, Workbook Review
Coordinator: Mr. Maurice Kelsey & Mr. Jason Kelsey
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Session 6 ‘Saturday, April 11-Madison Central School, Rte 20, Madison, NY Time: 8:30 a.m. -12:00 p.m.
Topics: Tractor Operation Test over a course, Safety Demonstration on various machinery.
Coordinator: Ms. Julia Hudyncia
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Session 7’ Monday, April 13-Morrisville State College, Dairy Barn, Eaton Street, Morrisville, NY Time: 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Topics: Safety issues with animals, Final written exam.
Coordinator: Mr. John Brouillette & Mr. Shawn Bossard
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Optional Additional Driving Time
There will be two additional optional sessions for those enrolled who would like extra time to practice driving a tractor before the Tractor Operation Test. These sessions will be held between March 30th and April 3rd. Dates, Times, and Locations of the optional sessions will be announce during Session 2 on March 2nd.

Madison County 4-H Agriculture & Tractor Safety Certification Program
Course Requirements
In order to satisfactorily complete this course and receive the appropriate certification, you must:
-Pre-register and pay the $10.00 fee.
-Attend scheduled classes and actively participate. Attendance will be recorded.
-Read the Workbook as the course progresses, complete reviewing workbook, weekly quizzes.
-Complete the practical driving exam.
-Pass the written final exam with a 70% grade. Please let one of the instructors know if you need any assistance testing. Readers and/or special arrangements can be made.
-Portions of the sessions may be located in unheated facilities, please dress according to the weather. Boots are required for all sessions.

Contact Katherine Brosnan if you have any questions at:
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Madison County
PO Box 1209
Morrisville, NY 13408
315-684-3001 e. 100
kmb279@cornell.edu