Thursday, August 21

NOON

Rodeo Arena

PURPOSE

The FFA Tractor Operator’s Contest is designed to develop an understanding of tractor operation and safety. FFA members will demonstrate their knowledge of equipment safety as well as their skill in proper operation of equipment.

ELIGIBILITY

The contestant must have completed at least one year of agriculture and have been regularly enrolled in an agriculture class during the school year.

GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. Participants are to be in official dress, with the exception that brown or black work shoes/boots will be allowed.

2. A dress code point penalty will be assessed for the wearing of hats or athletic type shoes.

3. Contestants will take a written test prior to the operation phase of the contest. The test score will be included with the contestant’s operation scores in determining the winners.

4. Contestants are to bring a clipboard.

5. The operation phase of contest may include Tractor Maneuvering, Tractor Loading, Pallet Loading and Tractor/Cultivator or similar activities.