National Center to Prevent Childhood Agricultural Injury
Official title: National Center of Excellence for the Prevention of Childhood Agricultural Injury - 2020
Funded at Marshfield Clinic, INC. · NIH-11624147 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A long-term national effort funded to keep children safe from injuries on farms and agricultural settings.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Marshfield Clinic, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Marshfield, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2020 |
| Project end | September 29, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $1,400,000 |
| NIH project number | 6U54OH009568-15M004 |
| Project ID | NIH-11624147 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Families and farms where children participate in agricultural activities, especially in rural or farming communities.
✕Less likely to help
Children not involved in farm work or not exposed to agricultural settings may see limited direct benefit.
What this research studies
This grant supports a national center focused on preventing injuries to children in agricultural environments. It aims to bring together researchers, practitioners, and communities to develop and share safety strategies, tools, and best practices. The work involves coordinating efforts across sites, analyzing injury data, and translating findings into practical prevention programs for families, schools, and farms. The center is led by a researcher at Marshfield Clinic and operates over seven years, with a goal of reducing childhood injuries in real-world settings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, it could lead to safer farm environments and fewer injuries for children and teens involved in agricultural activities.
How similar studies have gone: Prior prevention programs in similar settings have reduced injuries when communities adopt recommended safety practices.
Where this research is happening
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Marshfield Clinic, INC.
Marshfield, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Swenson, Andrea — Marshfield Clinic, INC.
- Study coordinator: Swenson, Andrea
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.