The University of Maryland Extension 4-H staff is planning a weekend training, Friday-Sunday, March 15-17, 2013, to provide certification for youth wanting to work on a farm. Youth must be between the ages of 14 to 16 to take this training.
Participants will stay at the Queen Anne's County 4-H Park in Centreville, Maryland and will have off site visits to local Tractor Dealers.
Federal law states that all 14-15 year old youth, who are seeking employment in the agricultural industry must receive the training as required the U. S. Department of Labor. Youth working on their own parent's farm do not need to become certified unless they will be driving on the road with machinery. Agricultural producers are liable if they employ youth that do not have this certification. When youth become 16 years of age, this law no longer applies to their employment. Go to http://www.nstmop.psu.edu/info.htm for details.
This class provides 24 hours of intensive training. A driving and written exam is included.
A requirement of the class is to become familiar with the lessons covering various agricultural related safety needs before the training. Resources will be made available prior to the training. The weekend training will cost $30. The registration fee and application will be due to the Queen Anne's County Extension office by February 15.
Registration forms must be completed and returned to the Queen Anne's County Extension Office, 505 Railroad Ave. Suite 4, Centreville, MD 21617 by February 15, 2013. Contact Chris Johnston cjohnstn@umd.edu or 410 758-0166 for a registration form. Forms may also be downloaded from our web site http://queenannes.umd.edu All University of Maryland Extension programs are “ Equal Access/ Equal Opportunity.”
Source: UMD