WASHINGTON (April 26, 2012) – National Farmers Union (NFU) issued the following statement after today’s announcement by the Department of Labor (DOL) regarding its withdrawal of a proposed rule dealing with children who work in agricultural vocations:
“NFU is glad to see the DOL and U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) continued commitment to the safety of children, particularly on farms, which can be dangerous work environments.
