Mississippi 4-H ATV Safety
The 4-H Youth Development Program, through Mississippi State University Extension Service, is offering youth and parents the opportunity to learn about ATV safety. This is made possible by a grant that was awarded by National 4-H Council as part of the 4-H ATV Safety Grant Program. The program is a collaboration among local 4-H groups, the National 4-H Youth Development Program and the ATV Safety Institute (ASI).
The goal of the 4-H ATV Safety Program is youth development. Participation in ATV Safety courses gives young people and adults the opportunity to learn safe and responsible operation of ATV machines. Not only does the training focus on just the rider/operator, but also focuses on the environment and allows participants the opportunity to make sound decisions.
The 4-H ATV Safety Institute is a national program with several thousand of youth and adults participating in ATV Safety training annually. In Mississippi, 4-H is beginning to offer ATV Safety courses all across the state so that individuals are given an opportunity to learn how to safely operate ATV’s and have fun in the process. Mississippi State University currently has a service through 4-H that has eight ASI Certified 4-H Instructors. With continued support from ASI, National 4-H Council, and other partners, more instructors will be secured so that more youth and adults can be reached through the ATV safety Program.