The findings in this report pertain to Maine as much as any other state. Below is an excerpt from the introduction. Rural America includes 72% of the nation’s land and 46 million people. Rural areas encompass regions that focus on agricultural production as well as places where work is more often found in industries such… Read more >
Posts Categorized: Broadband
Broadband forum draws interest in Aroostook County
The Aroostook County Farm Bureau was the host of a broadband Internet conference on Oct. 26. The event, held at the Presque Isle Inn and Convention Center, focused on the challenges and opportunities relating to assuring that farmers and other rural residents and businesses get access to broadband network services. The event was attended by… Read more >
Farmer learns he’s not alone once Farm Bureau involved
By Frank Allen and Rommy Haines, Aroostook County Farm Bureau Jim and Megan Gerritsen have done all the right things to keep their small family potato farm sustainable and profitable. They have sized their operation to fit the land and machinery they have available. Rather than be held hostage to uncertainty of a commodity market,… Read more >
Farm Bureau Sees Expansion of Rural Broadband Internet
By David Bright, MFB State Director The last mile may be in sight, but when it comes to bringing broadband Internet service to all of Maine, people in many parts of the state still can’t quite get there from here. Maine Farm Bureau joined with a number of other groups during the Legislative session and… Read more >