Pierre, SD, USA / DRGNews May 6, 2021 8:06 AM The beginning of another growing season and the end of school means many children and young adults will soon play a more active role in their family farms, or as hired help. Balanced against the positives of children doing farm work (such as development of work ethic and self-esteem, earned money) there are serious risks. During the past decade, more youth have died working in agriculture than all other industries combined. Three new safety resource booklets — covering farm equipment operation, working with animals and gardening — provide guidelines that can help adults assign age- and ability-appropriate tasks to young people.