Welcome to the online headquarters for HOSTA's National Safe Tractor and Machinery Operation Program, a project of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service (CSREES) for 14- and 15-year-olds seeking employment in production agriculture.

Employers: It's the law

• Why you should employ only young workers who are certified to operate equipment. Find out more.
• Contact us to see if a particular worker has successfully completed the training.

Young Workers: It's for your protection

• Why you should be trained and certified on hazardous work in the agricultural workplace? Find out more.

Instructors: It's your responsibility

• Deliver effective training for students enrolled in your training programs. Find out more.
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Register to become an instructor

Are you ready to look into training in your area?

Here's what you can do on this web site:

• Download the Front of the Student Manual (PDF)
• Download the Task Sheets (the rest of the Student Manual)
• Buy a Hardcopy of the Student Manual
• Find a local NSTMOP instructor

For more information contact:

E-mail NSTMOP
Phone: 814-863-8124

For current instructors:

• Access instructor materials
• Frequently Asked Questions