Operating farm machinery should include

• following safety procedures in the operator's manual
• determining ways to become more efficient when using machinery in production agriculture.

Teacher Resources:

• Youth and Young Worker Employment, U.S. Department of Labor
• Safety Guidelines for Youth Operating Farm Equipment, Cultivate Safety
• National Safe Tractor and Machinery Operation Program, Ohio State University Extension

Process/Skill Questions:

• What factors should be considered before operating farm machinery?
• How can the piece of farm machinery be used safely and efficiently?
• Why should a safety walk-around be performed by the operator before starting to operate a piece of farm machinery?