Several calls by farmers, parents and extension offices trying to find a tractor training certification class have found their way to my office. The three MSUE offices that have conducted tractor training certification for youth who are 14-15 years old are Sanilac, Huron and Berrien. Also, an agricultural science teacher in Coldwater conducted a training program. If you have conducted a training program and I have omitted your county from my short list, e-mail me to correct my fall 1998 through June of 1999 records. This training should be considered a priority for MSUE offices. Farmers can then employ 14- and 15-year-olds legally. As a result of this federal exemption training certificate, employment opportunities for rural area youth have expanded. Training is unique in that only extension offices and teachers of agriculture can offer it to youth. Your thoughts on this priority?