Potential for an Ag Center in Randolph County
On June 30, 2021, the N.C. Cooperative Extension of Randolph County staff provided a supporting document for a Farm, …
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Evidence for the Need to Connect Farms to Broadband Service
The NTCA – Rural Broadband Association has recently released a study: FROM FIBER TO FIELD: THE ROLE OF RURAL …
Multiple Paths to Solve Rural Broadband Access
Ray Zeisz, Senior Director of Technology Infrastructure Lab at the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation at NC State University …
A "Connected" Farm Field Day
Getting broadband connectivity in rural areas of North Carolina is often a challenge. Having homes connected for reasons of …
Podcast: Why NC Farmers Need Good Internet
The NC State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences’ Farms Food and You Podcast recently covered the topic …
Extension Interns Gain Real-World Experience and Serve Local Communities
Raleigh, NC – NC State Extension announced that Jane Sayner is completing an Extension internship this summer with the …
Broadband Resources Newsletter, May 2021
The May 2021 Broadband Resources Newsletter can be found on the Community Development Portal page. It compiles several of …
A Deep Look Into Broadband in Rural America
The Foundation for Rural Service has provided a white paper on the importance of connectivity in rural America. It …
Change in 4-H Staff in Randolph County
After almost 15 years of 4-H youth programming in Randolph County, Jody Terry has moved out of that role. …
Get Paid Promoting Rural Broadband Connectivity
The American Farm Bureau Federation is joining the American Connection Corps which is part of the American Connection Project …
Farmers Have Different Internet Needs
The recent study by McKinsey confirms what everyone already knows: Farmers are different. Farmers make use of technology to …
Map Your Broadband Speed - NC Broadband Survey
Over the recent months, the residents of North Carolina have become kingly aware of their internet speed and reliability. …