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U.S. Farm Fatalities Over 25 Years: Risks, Regulations, and Safety Gaps

Photo of tractors working in a field during harvest in rural North Carolina on a clear day.

Agriculture feeds millions of people, but it remains one of the most hazardous industries in the United States. Tractors, harvesting machinery, livestock, grain storage facilities and long working hours expose farmers to potentially fatal accidents. Although engineering improvements and safety initiatives have reduced some risks, the past quarter-century demonstrates that modern equipment has not eliminated… Continue reading U.S. Farm Fatalities Over 25 Years: Risks, Regulations, and Safety Gaps