In January, it was brought to the ANR agent in Clinton County’s attention about holding a basic welding course for beginners. After discussion with the Cumberland County ANR agent and the Albany Technology center welding instructor, it was decided to offer the program as a combined effort for a total of 12 participants. The class filled up within a few days of advertising. There is now a waitlist for a class in the fall at the same center. For the spring class, a total of 12 participants took part in the class. This consisted of eleven males and one female, six from Clinton County and six from Cumberland/Adair counties. Forty-two percent of participants were 56 and over and 83% lived on a farm. Based on a pre-evaluation 75% indicated they were a beginner at stick welding, 83% indicated they were a beginner at mig welding, 92% indicated they were a beginner at oxy cutting, and 100% indicated they were a beginner at plasma cutting. On a post survey 91% indicated they were interested in an advance class while 100% would recommend the class to others and they plan to attempt small farm jobs that require welding. Throughout the eight week class, multiple participants stated how they enjoyed the class and were learning a lot.