Authored by Kari Sponaugle,Associate Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development; Kelly Mallory, Associate Extension Agent, 4-H Madison Coop Extension Service; Kaci Daniel, Extension Agent, 4-H Youth DevelopmentKari Sponaugle; Associate Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development, and Kelly Mallory, Associate Extension Agent, 4-H Madison Coop Extension Service

This publication is intended to provide a general overview of safety considerations when using skid steers on farms. It highlights some common safety considerations but is not all inclusive and should not be considered as a substitute for your machine’s owner’s manual. Always read and follow the owner’s manual for your machine.

Virginia Cooperative Extension takes pride in the premise that vital programming is based on the issues, problems, and needs of the people. A thorough analysis of the situation provides context for understanding and addressing these problems. Each local office updates their situation analysis every 4-5 years.