Listen to this article Jasper County 4-H Ag Tractor project members, led by project leader, Kent Kohlhagen, met at Bane/Welker Case IH in Remington, IN in March. There were 15 members in attendance at the workshop with 19 currently enrolled in the project. They identified tractor parts and reviewed past test questions that will help prepare them for the upcoming contest in July at the Jasper County Fair. They also discussed changes that will be made to the county, district and state competitions. Along with this hands-on workshop, there will also be meetings this summer for the kids to practice test questions, parts ID, as well as learn and master the driving obstacle course they will face during the operators contest at the fair. The Ag Tractor project is divided into Junior (grades 3-7) and Senior (grades 8-12) divisions and helps members learn that better tractor care results in longer tractor life, more power and lower operating costs. This project also helps them form good safety habits when operating a tractor. The Tractor Operator Contest Judging for 2021 is Saturday, July 25th at the Jasper County Fairgrounds at 8:00 am. Members will complete a parts ID and written exam as well as a driving test on the day of the contest. The top 3 finishers advance to the district contest with goal of placing in the top three there to compete at the state competition at the Indiana State Fair in August. To enroll in the 4-H program or add the Tractor project to your 4-H enrollment visit the website at: https://v2.4honline.com