Tractor safety training in Scott City

Kansas

A tractor safety training course will be held March 4 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Scott Community High School Vocational Agriculture Building in Scott City.

It's the law for tractor drivers that are 14 or 15 years old or older to complete a tractor safety training course. Individuals planning on doing farmwork for someone other than a parent or legal guardian, must take a tractor safety course according to the U.S. Department of Labor.

Requirements for this course include:

--14 or 15 years old (or 13, turning 14 this summer);

--Social Security Number;

--$10 registration fee;

--Bring a sack lunch;

--Pre-registration required.

For more information or to register contact the following county extension offices: Finney County at 620-272-3670; Kearny County at 620-355-6551; Scott County at 620-872-2930; or Wichita County at 620-375-2724.

Date:1/26/06