Hispanic-Operated Farms, 2008: Youth, Injuries & Safety
January 2014
DHHS (NIOSH) Publication Number 2014-112
Youth, Injuries, & Safety
A survey of Hispanic farm operators estimated that 55% of Hispanic-operated farms had youth less than 20 years of age on their farm sometime during 2008.
- 26,185 youth lived on these farms
- 3,969 youth were hired by the farm operators
- 470,829 youth were visitors to these farms
- 50% of youth visitors were relatives
- 7% of youth relatives visiting the farms performed work
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Page last reviewed: June 6, 2014
Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health