Many people make a living off their land.
From planting to harvesting, farming requires hard labor, as well as operating heavy machinery. Although many children grow up watching their parents farm, many likely do not have the proper skills to safely operate equipment. Each year, approximately 70 children ages 14 and under die and an estimated 150,000 are injured on farms and ranches. More often these injuries are to boys ages 4-14, and occur during the summer months, on weekends and during evening hours. They may seem physically able to drive a tractor, but mentally they may not have the maturity to operate it safely.