Broadband internet access is no longer a luxury â itâs a necessity that has the potential to transform rural communities and enhance economic opportunities for Virginia farms and other businesses.
in Amelia County on June 18 for a roundtable discussion on issues facing the farm economy as it rebuilds from the COVID-19 crisis. They discussed trade concerns, estate taxes, conservation efforts and vertical integration, with a focus on expanding broadband internet infrastructure.
Vilsack and Spanberger toured Featherstone Farm in Amelia County, a grain crop and seed operation. The farm is operated by Amelia County Farm Bureau members Colin and Robyn Whittington, who explained how they use newly available broadband internet to deploy precision agriculture technology.