Growing up on a farm has many benefits for children, but farms can also be dangerous. Across the country, over 30 children are seriously injured in agriculture-related incidents every day, and a child is fatally injured on the farm once every three days. Take an active role to keep children safe on the farm by educating them about the risks, thoroughly training them for age-appropriate tasks, providing personal protective equipment, and maintaining adequate supervision.
The theme of National Farm Safety and Health Week this year is “Protect the Future of Agriculture,” so we’ve shared some important resources below for parents and educators to learn more about keeping youth safe on the farm.
‘Enhancing the Safety and Health of Youth Working in Ag’ Webinar
- To be held on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. EST. This event is hosted by Marshfield Clinic Research Institute. Registration is free but is limited to the first 50 attendees (see flyer below).
- This workshop is ideal for farm parents, supervisors, agribusinesses, farm organizations, insurance professionals, bankers and lenders, healthcare providers, Extension agents, FFA Advisors, public health officials, and media.
- Easy access to agricultural safety information for parents including the Agricultural Youth Work Guidelines, safe play recommendations, and a youth agricultural safety checklist.
SAY National Clearinghouse (Safety in Agriculture for Youth)
- Agricultural safety and health curriculum and resources for youth educators.
- The Clearinghouse has two types of educational products: formal curricula and supporting resources.
- Products align with Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (AFNR) Career Cluster Content Standards.
