Youth honored for tractor safety

Mir Seyedbagheri works with a youth during the tractor safety program offered here.

Every year at the Elmore County Fair, youth register to participate in the tractor driving safety competition, sponsored by University of Idaho, Elmore Extension 4-H and Campbell Tractor.

Jack Shrum of Campbell Tractor, lends the extension office the use of a tractor to enable Mir Seyedbagheri, Elmore County Extension Educator, along with Dave Humpherys, Dennis Humpherys, and GG Gilliland, to facilitate the tractor competition.

The tractor driving competition emphasizes the importance of tractor driving safety education and safety skills and routinely uses technical information.

Since 1985, a total of 457 youth have participated in this program and passed the pre- and post-interactive tests. This is an annual average of 19 youth. The average post-interactive test score is 86, which translates to B+ or A.

Top scores received trophies and other youth received individual achievement certificates.

The 2009 Elmore County Fair Tractor Driving Safety Contest top scores went to: Taren Cook; Karlee Jo Sterling; Jessica Cook; Jared Cantrell; Megin Sterling and Brianna Clark.

Certificates were awarded to: Anna Pedroz; Jared Self; Hannah Hedelius; Makenna Hedelius; Riley Hedelius; EmRee Johnston; Josh Smith and Sage Wootan.