…rebuild and modernize our nation’s infrastructure, including broadband technology in rural areas. “Farm Bureau also appreciates President Trump’s message of optimism and unity. The bipartisan passage of the farm bill…
Navigating the H-2A Guest Worker Program
…proposal to change the advertisement requirement for the program from newspapers to the internet. Sequeira offered little hope for headway on the issue in 2019. The new makeup of Congress,…
Farm Bureau: USDA Broadband Program Will Boost Rural Economy
The following statement regarding the Agriculture Department’s ReConnect broadband program can be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall. “The Agriculture Department’s latest effort to boost broadband services…
USDA Launches New Program to Create High-Speed Internet e-Connectivity in Rural America
…broadband service. Answering the Administration’s call to action for rural prosperity, Congress appropriated funds in the fiscal year 2018 budget for this broadband pilot program. USDA Rural Development is the…
House and Senate Ag Committee Leaders Release Farm Bill Conference Report
…producers, local and organic food production, bioenergy, and access to new markets. It also addresses broadband, farm stress and mental health issues, and the opioid epidemic in rural areas. It’s…
Food Sustainability Movement Fueled by Internet Connectivity
The rise of the food sustainability movement has a distinct correlation with the increased prevalence of internet connectivity. Beginning approximately 20 years ago consumers have continued to demand more transparency…
Inaugural California Dairy Sustainability Summit Highlights Progress and Goals for the Industry
…can do that,” said Boccadoro. Having spent nearly 30 years with McDonald’s as Chief Sustainability Leader, Bob Langert spoke of the impact the internet has had in emphasizing transparency and…
USDA Announces Funding for CA Water Infrastructure
…jobs in rural areas. This assistance supports infrastructure improvements; business development; housing; community facilities such as schools, public safety and health care; and high-speed internet access in rural areas. For…
California Economic Summit Looks to Elevate Rural California
…a goal of addressing three specific areas over the next few years. “Water infrastructure, biomass, high-value biomass opportunities I want to qualify that strongly, and then the broadband, particularly rural…
Valuable Rancher Recordkeeping Tool from NCBA Available for 2019
…always available, regardless of internet service or access to electricity. It’s a time-proven handheld method for record-keeping.” Redbooks can be purchased for $7.00 each, plus shipping and handling. Customization of…
USDA Partners with Communities to Bring High-Speed Broadband e-Connectivity Infrastructure to Rural Areas
…million American households who lack reliable, affordable, high-speed internet are in rural areas. USDA’s investments in broadband infrastructure are helping transform rural America, providing innovation and technology to increase economic…
Farm Bureau Looks Forward to Working with New Congress
…infrastructure, supporting agricultural research, and bridging the broadband gap that hurts rural America are also important for a strong agriculture. We hope that the newly elected leaders across the nation…
Fixed 5G Wireless Not Likely to Bridge Urban-Rural Divide
Fixed 5G wireless is an unlikely candidate to solve rural America’s broadband challenges, according to a new report by CoBank. Rural telecommunication providers have identified 5G fixed wireless as a…
Funding to Increase Access to Education, Workforce Training and Health Care Opportunities in Rural Communities
…create jobs in rural areas. This assistance supports infrastructure improvements; business development; housing; community facilities such as schools, public safety and health care; and high-speed internet access in rural areas….