This project aims to assist the development of a formal Position Paper with the National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE)∗ addressing employment of young workers. Position statements will encompass age-appropriate assignments, training needs for adolescent workers, ideal supervision, and mentoring by adult workers. The result will be a template for use by NCAE members “as is” or as a model to customize for their own businesses. The overarching goal is to improve agricultural working conditions for youth by guiding supervisors/employers responsible for job assignments. If successful, young people will have greater opportunities for safe, positive work experiences; while employers augment their labor pool and strengthen local economies. During the NCAE Annual Meeting in February 2013, nearly 100 attendees expressed strong support for developing a Young Worker Position Paper; and volunteers for advising the project were identified. Via teleconferences and email, the Advisory Group will identify typical jobs of employed youth and draft recommendations for best practices, reflecting conditions not covered by existing regulations. From March through July the position paper is being drafted; then during August-September NCAE members will modify and approve the final document. This first of its kind Position Paper will be released at the North American Agricultural Safety Summit along with resources for training and supervision. The process and results will inform NCAE leaders on how best to help their members address ideal work conditions for hired adolescents. In the absence of updated child labor in agriculture regulations, it is hoped this Position Paper will provide guidance regarding “best practices.” First, it is expected that NCAE members (employers) will be encouraged to adopt the Position Paper in their businesses. They will be notified of its availability via their weekly newsletter and website access. Subsequent dissemination may include the new www.cultivatesafety.org website of the National Children’s Center and announcements in relevant agricultural media outlets. The upcoming Agricultural Safety Summit offers an opportunity to interact with employer and supervisors of young workers, safety professionals, insurance providers, and farm organization representatives to facilitate discussion regarding best practices, as well as collaboration on future initiatives for outreach and education.