Tractor Safety Certification Course – Gorham

This 5-week course starts on April 7th at Cherry Hill Shaw Farm in Gorham, ME.

Participants will learn how to handle tractors and equipment safely, how to identify hazards, and how to minimize the chances of accidents. The course is open to all adults and youth interested. A Federal Certificate of Training will be issued at the end of the course after successful completion of the written test and driving course and with attendance requirements met. This certificate is required for 14 and 15 year olds who plan to operate farm equipment for hire on farms other than their own.

Format:

• In-person lectures, hands-on demonstrations, and tractor driving.
• Additional reading and coursework outside of class time. Note: participants will need access to a computer, tablet, or smartphone to complete some homework assignments.
• Final written exam and driving test

Textbook: National Safety Tractor and Machinery Operation Program manual, free with registration

Schedule: Class meets from 5:30pm to 7:30pm on the dates below.

• 04/7/2026
• 04/14/2026
• 04/21/2026
• 04/28/2026
• 5/5/2026 (Final Exam)
• 5/6/2026 (Rain Date)

Register for Gorham Tractor Safety here.