Review the basics of tractor safety, operation, and parts and have time for hands-on individual driving practice, one on one with an instructor, so that all participants are on the same basic level.

This introductory session will cover safety, PPE (personal protective equipment) and and we’ll do a walk-through tour of the Shop. We’ll also discuss the essentials of a farm equipment toolbox and practice using some of the tools in hands-on stations.

This session will take an in depth look at the heart of the tractor: the engine. We will cover parts of the tractor, how they function in a system, and build a tractor vocabulary together.

Understand the function, parts and maintenance of small engines (two and four stroke engines). This class will include some hands-on practice with small engines.

These two project-based sessions will rotate participants through a series of common maintenance and service tasks.  We will complete an engine oil change, fuel filter change, hydraulic filter change, as well as learn how to complete yearly maintenance on a tractor.

This project-based session will build a framework to diagnose tractor problems and provide hands-on practice with the most common fixes for tractors.

Understand the most common tractor implements, their functions, and how to service their many parts. We’ll do a farm walk to look at some of the various implements at our farm for vegetable and grain production. In the afternoon, we’ll service some commonly used implements in stations.

Review what you’ve learned by practicing services and repairs with the option of working on your own equipment. Also, learn when you need to call for help with a repair.