Nearly 20% of U.S. farms have no access to the internet, limiting their ability to embrace precision agriculture, boost crop yields, and implement more sustainable practices.

Missed Connections: How a Lack of Reliable Internet Access Hinders Rural Farmers

We explore how farm aid funding is distributed and how different application channels can affect accessibility. 

Does Digital Access to USDA Programs Mean More Equitable Access?

Aleks Schaefer, PhD JD

County-level CFAP payment data shows a large gulf between the counties with broadband access and those without.

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Missed Connections: How a Lack of Reliable Internet Access Hinders Rural Farmers

Does Digital Access to USDA Programs Mean More Equitable Access?

Poor Broadband Access Linked to Less Farm Funding