April 2023

The non-profit organization NC Broadband Matters asked Kenneth Sherin to present on the topic of “Why Broadband Matters to Farmers.” Sherin covers the use cases for ways broadband can make a difference on farms. Sherin’s slides and audio is available on the NC Broadband Matters website . The video of the presentation is available on the organization’s Vimeo site. NC Broadband Matters has recently invited Kenneth Sherin to be a board member to bring a farm and rural focus to their work.

The National Skills Coalition and the Federal Reserve Bank in Atlanta released a research report indicating that 92% of jobs required some level of digital skills, and nearly one-third of U.S. workers do not have foundational digital skills. The report states, “Investing in digital skill-building can help individual workers increase their incomes, allow businesses to thrive, and create positive economic spillover effects for local, state, and national economies.” This national report...

Farmers/producers have the opportunity to impact broadband coverage in rural America far into the future. It is no secret the use of technology is growing in the agricultural industry through the use of digital ag applications. Farms need broadband connectivity as they meet the food and fiber needs of the world. By farmers/producers taking time to check and challenge the FCC Broadband Map as it relates to serviceable broadband locations, they can demonstrate the tremendous need for funding...