The National Children’s Center for Rural and Agricultural Health and Safety today release a document entitled “Model Policy: Youth Employment in Agriculture,” which addresses age- and developmentally appropriate assignments, training needs for adolescent workers, and ideal supervision and mentoring by adult workers.

“This approach is consistent with new trends in agriculture to use certification systems, safety audits, and voluntary safety standards in addition to the regulatory process,” the center said in a statement.

The document is also featured in the current Journal of Agromedicine.

▪ National Children’s Center for Rural and Agricultural Health and Safety — Model Policy: Youth Employment in Agriculture