We're seeing more of a crackdown on minors using ATVs recently, and that's besides the rest of the callouts to clamp down on where and when people can use recreational off-road vehicles. Or the attempted sell-off of nearly all public land. Polaris's off-road education program for youth ATV safety should help one or all of the aforementioned issues, at least in Minnesota.
Polaris, which has its headquarters in Medina, Minnesota, donated $1 million to the Minnesota 4-H Youth Development program. This program is run in conjunction with the University of Minnesota Extension with the hope of expanding on the crucial safety elements needed to safely operate ATVs and UTVS. But this isn't the first year the company has donated to this cause—far from it.
The US powersport manufacturer has partnered with Minnesota 4-H to deliver ATV and UTV safety education since 2019, and in doing so, has helped nearly 4,000 youth riders learn the fundamentals needed to ride and drive safely. With this latest round of investment, Polaris is taking the training up a notch.
