The New Holland Grassland FFA Safe Tractor Driving Contest demonstrates skillful practices and emphasizes the safe operation and handling of a farm tractor. Participants must be a current in-school member of the Grassland FFA Chapter. The contest is held at the New Holland Sales Stables Parking Lot on Friday, October 4, 2024 at 10 a.m. and is limited to eight contestants.
The contest is divided into three parts:
- A written examination of 50 questions covering general maintenance and safety practices of a farm tractor;
- a troubleshooting examination on a tractor;and
- a tractor driving and equipment handling course.
Contestants will be scored on a fault point system. The contestant with the lowest score wins.
The tractor operation events will include:
- Proper checking, starting, and stopping the tractor.
- Drive manure spreader through obstacle course and back the spreader into a stall.
- Back a 4-wheel wagon into a stall. Tractor and equipment will be provided by local dealers.
