AGR3002S1 — Small Farm Equipment Training
This hands-on course provides students with foundational skills in safely operating small farm equipment used in vegetable production. Participants receive instruction in tractor and walk-behind equipment (tiller) safety, basic operation, and implement use. Students will learn how to safely operate a 30-horsepower tractor, front-end loader, and a BCS walk-behind tractor, learning how attachments are used to prepare soil and establish raised bed vegetable systems. Emphasis is placed on safe practices, equipment functionality, and practical application in small-scale farming environments. *****Equipment/Supplies Required: Weather appropriate clothing, closed-toe shoes (steel-toed recommended, but optional), and work gloves.