Tractor Safety Workshop in New Gloucester

University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a summer tractor safety workshop on Thursday, August 27 from 4:30–7:30 p.m. at Applewood Farm, 107 Peacock Hill Road in New Gloucester.

UMaine Extension’s Farm and Tractor Safety Team will lead an on-farm workshop demonstrating the fundamentals of tractor safety. This 3-hour workshop will include an overview of safety risks when operating a tractor and steps for avoiding accidents. Instructors will demonstrate safe and efficient implement attachment and use. Participants will also learn about tractor parts and basic maintenance for the safety and longevity of the equipment.

This program is designed for youth, farm workers and new tractor owners to increase their awareness of the risks associated with operating equipment and the basics of safe operation.

Register for this evening workshop on the Tractor Safety Workshop at Applewood Farm webpage. Dinner will be provided. For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact Ava Sharpe at ava.sharpe@maine.edu or 207.581.8362. If the program fee poses a barrier, please contact Ava Sharpe.

Please note this is a non-certificate-bearing program. Federal Certificates of Training will not be issued at the end of this one-day program. If you are interested in obtaining certification, please check the Tractor Safety Certification Course page to be notified when our 2027 spring offerings are set.