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Youth Tractor & Machinery Certification Program

• Thursday, June 19, 2025, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
• Thursday, June 26, 2025, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
• Friday, June 27, 2025, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

The 4-H and FFA Tractor & Machinery Certification Program will be offered at the Cuba-Rushford HS (5476 Rt. 305, Cuba, NY 14727) on June 19th, 26th and 27th from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.Youth must attend all 3 sessions plus pass written and driving test to receive certification.

State Law requires that 14 - 16-year-olds be certified before operating farm tractors and machinery. CCE Allegany County and the Vo-Ag Instructors are once again cooperating to provide this training. Preregistration deadline extended to June 6th. Registration and Authorization of Consent Forms are available here to download or printed copy can be mailed from the from the 4-H office in Belmont by calling 585-268-7644 Ext. 18 or e-mailing Lynn Bliven.

In addition, the following Vocational Agriculture Instructors can provide forms: Carly Santangelo – Cuba-Rushford, Sara Haggerty – Fillmore, and Carolyn Wright – Genesee Valley.

The forms and registration fee are due in the 4-H office by May 30, 2025 or can be handed in to your Ag Teachers. Fee for training is $20, you may borrow manual for the duration of training or purchase manual for an addition $20.

4-H and FFA youth that pass the course are eligible to enter the Tractor Operators’ Contest at the Allegany County Fair on Saturday, July 12^th from 2:00-4:00 PM.

Location

Cuba-Rushford HS
5476 Route 305
Cuba, NY 14727

Last updated May 29, 2025