Children enjoy exploring at a young age and can find themselves in potentially dangerous situations around the farm. Be sure you know where your child is on the farm and that they are playing in safe areas. Children should NOT be allowed to play in grain bins, wagons, or silos or in areas where tractors and heavy machinery are operating. A farm can be a wonderful place for children to explore and enjoy all that a rural lifestyle provides, as long as they are taught and understand how to remain safe.

When it comes to fall harvest, there’s a lot to be done in a short amount of time. Top that off with shorter days and colder weather, and you get a developed sense of urgency among farmers, which can lead to injury and death…especially when it comes to our children!

Fewer people experiencing farm labor and the risks that go along with it creates a dilemma for those called upon to care for those who may be injured in a farm incident.