As a former farm kid, just be sure to square them away on rollover risks, restraining belts, augers and PTO’s. My Dad had me all over the county on a 1950’s era Massey as soon as I was old enough, and I was fine. But I did lose a cousin to a rollover. He got thrown from the seat when he ran a tire up over some pallets and his head ended up between the roll bar and the driveway.
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Yeah roll bars only work if you wear your belt. Better off without the bar if you don't wear it.
My Ag teacher loved to tell the story of a local kid who had both his arms sanded off by a round bailer. He was clearing a jam, and the PTO kicked in without warning. Since his wounds were abrasive we was able to walk a couple miles for help without bleeding out.
Will do, thank you. We definitely preach and practice the risks and take everything in baby steps. She won't be operating this thing for a number of years, I imagine, and will make sure she's ready. Sorry about your cousin 🫂
I think it’s awesome that they are getting an opportunity to learn how to work and have responsibilities early on. I had the best childhood and so much freedom growing up on a farm. Shooting, driving, and vanishing for hours into the bush. That and lots of hard work.
💯, trying to get them addicted to the real world and real work vs the screen