...a press release from Representative Ann Marie Buerkle's office:
Rep. Buerkle Fights Harmful Agriculture Regulations
Dec 7, 2011 Issues: Agriculture
Washington, DC - Congresswoman Ann Marie Buerkle took action to fight proposed regulations that will be harmful to thousands of farmers in New York State ...
Buerkle’s concern regard the proposed restrictions on labor for non-proprietor-owned family farms. As written, several of the hazardous occupation orders will restrict anyone under the age of 16 not only from working on family farms, but also from participating in important agricultural youth programs such as 4-H and Future Farmers of America.
Yes, it is unfortunate that child farmers may not be able to participate in pesticide application trials through their local 4-H and FFA programs much longer.
The proposed harmful agriculture regulations also will halt other excellent 4-H programs such as:
Trouble-shooting machinery failures in large silos
Manure pond management
On-the-go PTO repair
Texting while plowing
Working in close contact with intact bulls
Isn't it great that Ann Marie Buerkle is spending our tax dollars giving kids a chance to live dangerously down on the farm?
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