According to the National Children’s Center for Rural and Agricultural Health and Safety, 33 youth are injured every day in the U.S. in agriculture-related incidents. More than half or those hurt were visiting the farm or living there but not working on-site at the time of the mishap. To help young people understand the potential dangers on the farm and how to stay safe, UVM Extension 4-H is offering a full day of farm safety workshops for all youths, ages 10 to 16. Enrollment in 4-H is not required to participate.

Details

This is a free event, with lunch and snacks provided. Participants should bring washable boots.

Four hands-on workshops will be offered and focus on:

• Proper operation of fire extinguishers
• Tractor/ATV/UTV and farm equipment safety
• Safe handling of livestock
• Basic farm first aid — youth will create their own basic first-aid kit to take home

Register online

Participants must register to receive a free safety tee shirt

Registration required by Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at

https://go.uvm.edu/farmsafety25

Download the flyer (PDF)