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Brown County 4-H News – May 14

Americans hit by pandemic eligible for FCC s $50 broadband subsidy

Americans hit by pandemic eligible for FCC s $50 broadband subsidy CNET 2 hrs ago Marguerite Reardon © Provided by CNET Millions of Americans who can t afford broadband could get up to $50 a month to help pay their bill thanks to a new federal subsidy program. Annette Riedl/picture alliance via Getty Images American families financially hit by the coronavirus pandemic can now get help paying their broadband bills through a new federal subsidy program. The Emergency Broadband Benefit, administered through the Federal Communications Commission, gives eligible households a $50-a-month subsidy that can be used to pay for broadband service, as well as a one-time $100 payment toward a device to connect to the internet. 

FCC s $50 broadband subsidy program starts today

FCC s $50 broadband subsidy program starts today CNET 46 mins ago Marguerite Reardon © Provided by CNET The homework gap has become a full-fledged education gap, says FCC Acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel. Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call The Federal Communications Commission on Wednesday launched the Emergency Broadband Benefit program. The agency is also partnering with the US Department of Education to get the word out to households that have students unable to access their education because they don t have broadband or don t have a device to get online.  The $50-a-month broadband subsidy and one-time $100 payment toward a device to connect to the internet are part of the COVID-19 relief package Congress passed in December. Starting Wednesday, qualifying households will be able to apply for the benefit. 

4-H porkburgers at Taste of the Fair this weekend

AUBURN — The DeKalb County 4-H Council will be selling its “Famous Fair Porkburger” and homemade “Fair Chili” this weekend at the Taste of the Fair event at the RM Auction Park. The event is being presented by the DeKalb County Fair Association, in conjunction with RM Auctions, Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the auction park, 5536 C.R. 11-A, Auburn. Numerous vendors will be on site providing a wide variety of carnival eats. The 4-H Council operates two food stands on the DeKalb County Fairgrounds during the annual DeKalb County Fair in September. The stands are widely known for porkburgers, including a pork, egg and cheese sandwich, which will be available this weekend at the event. The DeKalb 4-H Council raises 97% of its annual income to operate the 4-H program in DeKalb County through fundraising and other sources.

Women in Agriculture: Taking a seat at the table with confidence

Farm Management Email Women Shaping Agriculture is an initiative in which Michigan State University Extension educators host conversational interviews that enable women to share their experiences and perspectives about their diverse roles in Michigan agriculture. Women Shaping Agriculture hosted an online forum on March 31, 2021 in honor of International Women’s History Month, titled “Women in Agriculture: Taking a seat at the table with confidence.” The event, co-sponsored by GreenStone Farm Credit Services, featured Nichole Wilcox of GreenStone Farm Credit Services as the keynote speaker and a panel of three prominent women in Michigan agriculture, including Laura Braun, Jennifer Lewis, and Amy Martin. The event was organized by MSU Extension staff members, Florencia Colella, Mary Dunckel, Melissa McKendree, and Amber Echlin of GreenStone Farm Credit Services.

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