Farm Safety Camp - West

Please read below for important information regarding Farm Safety Camp Registration 

Registration will be open March 17th - April 17th

Participants will learn 

• Safe tractor operation, including a tractor driving obstacle course
• Livestock handling
• ATV certification through North Dakota Parks and Recreation
• Rules of the road
• Farm machinery operation
• Farm first-aid, including official Stop the Bleed certification
• Agricultural youth laws

• Equipment operation and maintenance

   

By successfully passing this program, participants will receive official certification to operate tractors over 20 horsepower and some pieces of farm machinery when working for a non-relative farmer or rancher. This certification is not required for youth to work on their own family farm – however, we highly encourage participation in this program, even if your child will only be working on the family operation. This certification is required by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Hazardous Occupations Order in Agriculture (HOOA) for 14-15-year-olds and meets all requirement standards. Participants who are 13 years old, and successfully complete the program, will receive their certificate on their 14^th birthday.

Check-in will be at 10:00 am CST on Tuesday, June 10th. The Parent Leadership in Action event is on Thursday, June 12th at 3:00 pm, followed by a graduation ceremony and checkout.

The registration fee of $300 includes lodging and meals for each camp, as well as personal protective equipment items for participants to keep and use when working on the farm/ranch. Limit of 16 participants.

IMPORTANT:

The Farm Safety Camp registration process includes several forms that require time to complete. These forms are essential in helping us prepare thoroughly and ensure a safe, enjoyable experience for all participants.

To streamline the process, please have the following information ready before you begin:

• Emergency contact details
• Your child’s helmet size
• Insurance information (Company name, Policy ID number, and Phone number)
• Primary doctor’s name and contact number
• Date of your child’s last tetanus shot
• Any further information regarding your child’s health needs

Payment Information

The Farm Safety Camp requires a non-refundable down payment of $75.00. If you need to cancel your registration, any additional payments made beyond the down payment will be refunded if the cancellation is requested by Thursday, May 1st. After this date, all cancellations will result in the forfeiture of both your registration and any payments made.

Scholarships Available

Peterson Farms Seed is proud to support the 2025 Farm Safety Camp. If your farm uses Peterson Farms Seed's seed brand, you are eligible for a scholarship offsetting the cost of attending the camp. Scholarship Application.

*Scholarships only available for those who have officially registered for camp. Peterson Farms Seed will reimburse families directly.