March 12 – Tractor Workshop for Small Farms

Posted by  //  February 28, 2011  //  Calendar of Events

Is there a tractor in your future?  Small Farmers and Rural Landowners considering purchasing a tractor or who need some basic operation, maintenance, and safety practices are invited to attend a workshop being held on Saturday, March 12, 9 AM – Noon.
The workshop is being sponsored by Cornell Cooperative Extension South Central NY Agriculture Program and is being held at Dryden Lawn & Recreation on Route 13, 54 North St., in the Village of Dryden.  The dealership carries and repairs smaller tractors that are suitable for small farm use.  Instructors include Fred Carpenter, owner of the John Deere dealership, and Dave Buck, Lansing farmer, who has been actively involved in teaching tractor safety courses. To register for the workshop call Cooperative Extension at 607-272-2292 or email mjc72@cornell.edu.  There is a $5 fee for this class payable at the door. Dress warmly; workshop is mostly indoors in a heated garage.

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