Agriculture Production A10, B10, A20, B20, A30, B30
AGPR20
Module 20: Transportation (Optional)
Outcome
Explore transportation
regulations including the
movement of farm
equipment and livestock
on public roads.
Indicators
| (a) | Identify the licensing, insurance and operator's qualifications for handling different types of farm equipment on private land and public roads. |
| (b) | Investigate the Ministry of Highways requirements (e.g., permits, restrictions such as width-height-length and weight, lighting, slow moving signs, clear visibility rules and escort vehicle requirements) to transport farm equipment, livestock and grain on provincial highways and roads. |
| (c) | Discuss the implications that seasonal road restrictions have on a farming operation (e.g., marketing and labor requirements). |
| (d) | Explore the requirements or exemption status for agricultural equipment and vehicles in the transportation of dangerous goods. |
| (e) | Examine provincial and federal livestock transportation regulations (e.g., types of trailers, food and water requirements, manifest and the amount of time livestock can be hauled). |
| (f) | Discuss the importance of a transportation logbook. |
| (g) | List examples of tools and emergency equipment required on farm machinery while in transport on a public road. |
| (h) | Describe the dangers of overhead power lines when moving farm equipment. |
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