04-29-2012, 11:57 AM
Hey! I think they've just recalled the bulk of that new law in order for small/family farms to still operate. At least, that was the big news that circulated on our local organic farming network...
"The Labor Department on Thursday withdrew proposed rules that would ban children younger than 16 from using most power-driven equipment. The rules also would keep people 18 and younger from working in feed lots, grain silos and stockyards.
The plan specifically excluded children on farms owned or run by their parents."
"The Labor Department on Thursday withdrew proposed rules that would ban children younger than 16 from using most power-driven equipment. The rules also would keep people 18 and younger from working in feed lots, grain silos and stockyards.
The plan specifically excluded children on farms owned or run by their parents."