Preventing injuries in children working in agriculture
Official title: National Center of Excellence for the Prevention of Childhood Agricultural Injury - 2020
Funded at Marshfield Clinic Research Foundation · NIH-11014315 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about finding ways to keep kids safe while they work on farms by figuring out what makes them at risk for injuries and creating helpful safety programs with families and schools.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Marshfield Clinic Research Foundation NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Marshfield, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2020 |
| Project end | September 29, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $1,400,000 |
| NIH project number | 5U54OH009568-15 |
| Project ID | NIH-11014315 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are children who are involved in agricultural activities or live in farming communities.
✕Less likely to help
Children who are not involved in agricultural activities or live in urban environments may not receive benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing and implementing strategies to prevent injuries among children involved in agricultural activities. It aims to identify risk factors and create educational programs to promote safety in farming environments. The approach includes collaboration with families, schools, and agricultural organizations to ensure effective outreach and training. By addressing the unique challenges faced by children in this setting, the research seeks to create safer agricultural practices.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the incidence of injuries among children working in agriculture.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in implementing safety programs in agricultural settings, indicating that this approach has potential for positive outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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Marshfield Clinic Research Foundation
Marshfield, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Swenson, Andrea — Marshfield Clinic Research Foundation
- 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.