4-H Tractor Driving Contest

Macoupin County 4-H members had the opportunity to display their tractor driving skills at the 4-H Tractor Operator’s Contest held on Thursday, June 13 at the Macoupin County Fairgrounds.

The tractor driving contest consists of a written knowledge test about tractor safety and maintenance, parts identification test, safety inspection, and a driven course requiring the 4-H member to use their tractor operating skills.

The contest consists of a junior division, which is 10-14 years old, and a senior division, which is 15 and older. Winning the Top Junior Operator this year was Peter Jarden of Bu...