Adult Checklist for Keeping Kids Safe on the Farm

Farm accidents kill more children than disease, kidnapping and drugs combined. Each year, about 300 people under the age of 19 die and nearly 24,000 are seriously injured on farms across the country. There are steps that can be taken to reduce the risk of illness, injury and death from farm accidents by making buildings and equipment safe, using the safety attachments on equipment and staying out of silos and grain bins. Adults also must set the example by practicing safety. (AgWeek). Read more.