The Promise of New Smart Rural Communities

What is the upshot of the advances in farming technology according to Patrick Smoker?

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What is the estimated annual gross benefit to the US economy from connected precision agriculture technologies?

How does the Agronomy Center for Research and Education (ACRE) at Purdue University contribute to the Agriculture 4.0 movement?

What is the definition of a smart rural community?

What are the three classifications of rural America according to some researchers?

What is the minimum standard speed benchmark for effective connectivity as defined by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)?

Who benefits from connectivity in rural America?

What is a critical first step to improving quality of life for rural residents and transforming local industries?

What is the central pillar for promoting agriculture, economic development, job growth, and better quality of life in rural America?

What is an important step to create smart rural communities beyond just broadband access?