This shows just how out of touch the Obama Administration is when it comes to the average American. Anyone who was ever raised on a farm knows just how stupid this move is. Big Brother is alive and well in Washington DC.

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This is one issue I have to disagree with the Obama administration on. Not a wise decision at all and does show a certain detachment from reality.

This could also possibly signal the end of the 4-H Club.

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The president must be a half witted moron if he thinks this is is not going to hit the people like a skunk fart. It would be wise for the government to butt out of the control of our food, and how it is managed, among other things.

PolitiFact Tennessee | Lamar Alexander says child farm labor rules could prohibit certain tasks, hurt family farms

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Thank you for your link, saltwn, but this monkey play by the government is a solution to a problem that never existed before. Sounds like social engineering bozos are outnumbering the working people.

It wasn't a problem we cared/knew about imho. Whether they are neighbors or hired workers, too many children get hurt and I am for curbing that.

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this should come as no surprise.
let us not forget this little gem from last year...
DOT To Mandate All Farm Vehicles Require CDL Licenses, Could Bring Demise To Farmers Pat Dollard

then of course there's the estate tax issue...
Obama seeks estate tax hike | Reuters
Death tax hurts farm and ranch families. | Government content from BEEF Magazine
Inheritance taxes and the family farm | The Agonist

these kinds of rules are only there to help the mega corporate farm while simultaneously hurting the family farm.

heck they've tried killing backyard gardens & organic farms...
Banning Organic Farming & Regulating Home Gardening, HR 875 & S 425 (Mar. 13, 2009)

then there's the notion of regulating farm dust...
EPA to Crack Down on Farm Dust - News9.com - Oklahoma City, OK - News, Weather, Video and Sports |

even an attempt to kill the roadside produce stand...
S.510 Could Kill the Real Food Movement | Farm to Table

again, this should come as no surprise.
this is not their first attempt to regulate family farms out of business (all in the name of safety) while the mega corporate farm is waiting to swallow them up.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) sought public comment on three issues related to the applicability of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) to operators of farm vehicles: first, the interpretation of interstate commerce as it applies to movement of farm products; second, whether farmers operating under share-cropping agreements are common or contract carriers; and third, whether FMCSA should issue new guidance on implements of husbandry. After considering comments from the public, FMCSA has determined that no further guidance is needed on interpreting interstate commerce and implements of husbandry. FMCSA is issuing guidance that farmers operating under share-cropping or similar arrangements are not common or contract carriers and, therefore, are eligible for the CDL exemption if a State elects to adopt the exemption. ..
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As FMCSA stated in the notice, its goal was to ensure that implements of husbandry were not considered CMVs for its purposes.
Issued on: August 10, 2011.
William A. Bronrott,
Deputy Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2011-20663 Filed 8-12-11; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-EX-P

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Well, since it appears that children who live on a farm are not hired workers, the point is moot. That's in the realm of the parents.

As passed, the bill includes the same version of the Tester-Hagan amendment as S510: It exempts producers grossing under $500,000 (adjusted for inflation) and selling more than half of their products directly to “qualified end users” from the HACCP-type requirements and the produce safety standards. “Qualified end users” means individual consumers (with no geographic limitation), or restaurants and retail food establishments that are EITHER located in the same state OR within 275 miles of the producer. While complex, this amendment effectively carves out small-scale producers who are selling in-state or to local foodsheds from two of the most burdensome provisions of the bill.
Food Safety Bills in Congress | Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance

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