Who Gets the Buddy Seat on Your Farm?

enApril 25, 2023

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Farm safety is important for all ages, but in agriculture, with so many children actively participating, it is even more important. Brian Kuhl, president of the Progressive Agriculture Foundation talks about the ways farming can be made safer for children. Topics include deciding when kids are ready to be actively involved, safe play spaces on a farm, proper ATV and UTV usage, road safety, and who to call to help assess risks and improvements on-farm.

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