The National Children’s Center for Rural and Agricultural Health and Safety has updated guidelines for children working in agriculture for the first time in 20 years. The guidelines give parents a recommended age range for specific tasks and a set of competencies as well.
Source: Pork, August 2, 2017.
Children performing jobs not consistent with their abilities is the main reason for injuries. Research found that children under age 7 should not be performing tasks on the farm.