Alma Area Schools is hosting a Tractor and Machinery Safety course for youth ages 12-15. The State of Wisconsin requires any youth under the age of 16 that is driving farming implements on roads be certified and participate in a Wisconsin Safe Operation of Tractor and Machinery Certification Program. See Wisconsin Act 455.

The minimum age requirement for this class, as set in WI Act 178 effective May 1998, is 12 years old (12 and 13 year old youth can only drive on their parents farm). However, the course and literature are geared towards 14-15 year old youth. Federal certification will not be valid until the youth turns 14.

Tractor and Farm Machinery Safety Course

June 9-13, 2025 8:00am-4:00pm

Alma Area Schools Alma, WI

Cost: $30.00 per student

Register online by June 2, 2025.

Youth are required to attend ALL of the classes, complete homework, pass a written exam and a tractor-driving test to receive certification.

Contact: Alma Area School, 608-685-4416