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NC State Extension’s NC Digital Futures Program Receives $537,500 from Camber Foundation

Raleigh, NC — NC State Extension announced that its NC Digital Futures Program has recieved $537,500 from Camber Foundation to expand digital skills education across Eastern North Carolina.The…

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Digital Skills Educators in North Carolina

A Community and Economic Development ProgramOur VisionIn North Carolina, every individual on a farm, in a household, and in business will have the digital skills necessary to EARN, LEARN, BE WELL and…

Digital Skills Needed in 92% of Jobs

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.…

Farm Structures and the FCC Broadband Map

Farmers/producers have the opportunity to impact broadband coverage in rural NC far into the future. It is no secret the use of technology is growing in the agricultural industry through the use of…

Why Broadband Matters to Farmers

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…

Broadband Resources Newsletter February 2022

The February 2022 Broadband Resources Newsletter can be found on the Community Development Portal page. It compiles several of the articles found in the news section and on the broadband resources…

Get Grants for Broadband

Over the last few months, there have been many announcements about broadband funding. A great resource for North Carolina counties and communities can be found on the N.C. Broadband Office Grants…

Will NC Farms Have Connectivity for Digital Ag Technology?

The technology used in agriculture is advancing at a rapid pace. Look no further than this article about the Top 10 Applications of Robotics in Agriculture and Farming. Many of the applications in…

FCC’s Precision Ag Connectivity Task Force Report

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has a Precision Ag Connectivity Task Force. They met recently to address the connectivity needs facing farmers in our increasingly digital world. Kevin…

The Case for Broadband on the Farm

Jordan Arnold from the Benton Institute for Broadband and Society has written a comprehensive case about the need for broadband on the farm. This information comes from talking with farmers, rural…