Nebraska Extension in Perkins & Chase Counties

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Federal law prohibits children under 16 years of age from using certain equipment on a farm
unless their parents or legal guardians own the farm. However, certification received through this
course grants an exemption to the law allowing 14- and 15-year-olds to drive a tractor and to do
field work with certain mechanized equipment.

More information can be found by clicking HERE.

To apply for this position a letter of application, your resume and the enclosed application form must be completed and emailed to Debbie Kuenning, dkuenning2@unl.edu. Application review will begin on March 14 but will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Office manager job description and application HERE.

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