LAST ACRE Act: High-Speed Internet for Farmers
This act establishes a grant and loan program to bring high-speed internet to rural agricultural areas, especially where access is limited. This aims to help farmers utilize modern technologies like precision agriculture, potentially improving efficiency and reducing production costs. The program seeks to expand internet access in rural areas, impacting economic development and residents' quality of life.
Key points
The new "Last Acre Program" will provide grants and loans to internet providers to bring high-speed internet to unserved or underserved agricultural lands.
Farmers will be able to use the internet for crop management, livestock farming, and other agricultural activities, aiming to increase their productivity.
Priority for funding will be given to rural areas without internet access and to limited-resource farmers.
The act requires internet providers to ensure cybersecurity and regularly report on network buildout progress.
Introduced
Citizen Poll