Announcement: USDA-CSREES Grant Opportunity

Youth Safe Tractor and Machinery Operation Mini-Grant
http:\\www.nstmomg.psu.edu

.       Do you conduct an annual training program for 14 and 15 year olds
who wish to work for hire in agriculture operations operating tractors and
machinery?
.       Do you currently teach a safe tractor and machinery operation
program?
.       Do you certify participants with a written, skills and driving
exam?
.       Do you issue the USDOL WH-5 Certificate of Training those who pass
all exams?

If you have answered yes to any of these questions then you may be eligible
for a grant to purchase supplies and educational materials to support your
efforts.

        To learn more and to apply for support funds go to
http://www.ystmomg.psu.edu
        To learn more about the National Safe Tractor and Machinery
Operation Program       go to http://www.nstmop.psu.edu
        To learn more about the Gearing-up Safe Tractor Driving Program go
to
        http://www.gearingup.info





Dr. Teri Hamlin
North Region Agriculture Education
Georgia Department of Education
Four Towers, University of Georgia
Athens, Georgia  30602
706-542-3679