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Farm Safety Experts Say Wisconsin Law May Let Youth Operate Tractors Too Early

Source
Wisconsin Public Radio
Date
May 30, 2024
Summary
Discusses Wisconsin law permitting children as young as 12 to operate agricultural equipment on public roads. Outlines concerns from researchers regarding child cognitive development and increasing traffic accidents involving agricultural equipment.
Tagged as
Agricultural health and safety · Children and youth · Legislation and regulations · Public health · Wisconsin