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  Tractor Operator  
     
Overview      
The Tractor Operator CDE requires students to demonstrate their skills in diagnosing tractor maintenance problems, safety, and operating skills through the following events.
1) Written and Practical Exams
2) Operating a tractor with two-wheel implement attached
3) Operating a tractor with four-wheel implement attached

Eligibility:
FFA: Active senior FFA members (must be 14) who have won their respective division at the area level may participate in the state event. Students compete at the senior level, will only be eligible for senior team and/or individual recognition and awards.

4-H: Active 4-H members who are at least 14 years old may qualify for the state contest through a locally conducted event. 4-H may certify one youth per club for the state contest.

NOTE*: As agents and teachers, you must ensure that ALL competitors have safely and successfully competed at the local and/or area level before certifying them to compete at the state contest

Event Information:
The State Tractor Operator Event is held at the Virginia Beef Expo. Each FFA area is permitted three senior individuals in the state event. Areas will host their own Tractor Operator event to determine state qualifiers. For 2024, we will allow up to three members per area. State qualifiers should register for the state event by April 12th by 5:00 PM.

Date: TBD - will be either April 17th (During the Virginia Beef Expo)
Arrival/Start time for first driver: 9:00 AM. Members will arrive at scheduled times based on distance to the contest location. Lunch is not provided. 

Event Location:
Rockingham County Fairgrounds

Entry Fee:
$5 per student

Checks Made Payable:
Virginia FFA Association
115 Hutcheson Hall
Blacksburg, VA 24061

**We will be using the rules posted currently on this page for the 2024 event.

Local Lodging Options:
Hampton Inn South
43 Covenant Drive
Harrisonburg, VA 22801


Documents      
NameDate AddedSize
2024 Tractor Operator Rules 2/27/2024 616 KB

   
 
Event Information
     
Event Format:
- Team of One
- Must be in top three at Area Event to Compete at State Event
- For 2024 - Top 3 in the area may compete at state contest
 
   

Registration
     
2024 FFA Registration
2024 4-H Registration
 
   

 
     
     
 
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