Harvesting Innovation: Geospatial Intelligence and Precision Ag

ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR

Discover how geospatial intelligence is transforming broadband access in agriculture and rural development during Harvesting Innovation: Geospatial Intelligence and Precision Ag. Participants will explore publicly available geospatial analysis tools that support local broadband deployment, including the National Broadband Navigator, which helps identify connectivity gaps, estimate deployment costs, and advocate for funding using data-driven insights. The session will also highlight findings from the Extension Broadband Team’s work with the FCC Precision Agriculture Task Force, which revealed that 96.1 percent of U.S. cropland lies within ten miles of fiber optic infrastructure. These insights underscore that closing the connectivity gap in precision agriculture is not only possible but within reach. Learn how the integration of broadband and geospatial tools can advance precision ag, bridge the digital divide, and strengthen agricultural communities nationwide.

WHEN

April 22, 2025
(1:00 PM-2:30 PM ET)

Register By: April 22, 2025
This event is free of charge.

More than just a platform, this webinar series fosters a community of innovators working at the intersection of agriculture, technology, and living systems. Through collaborative exploration of emerging and advanced tools, participants and presenters alike help shape the future of the field. Following each session, attendees are encouraged to remain online for a facilitated discussion focused on identifying opportunities, addressing challenges, and generating actionable next steps to support future research, programs, projects, or initiatives.

Who is this for?

Farmers, growers, processors, wholesalers, and distributors
Agriculture, environment, and natural resource professionals
Researchers and Extension educators
Undergraduate and graduate students
Tech and engineering professionals focused on food, agriculture, environment, and natural resources
Stakeholders interested in emerging technologies for food, agriculture, natural and living systems, community development, and education
What will you learn?

Foundational knowledge of emerging and advanced technologies
Ongoing research, projects, programs, and initiatives
Current and potential industry applications
Opportunities to exchange ideas, receive feedback, and explore collaborations
Ways to contribute to the integration and advancement of critical technologies for agriculture and living systems
This event is being offered at no charge to participants.

Registration is required to receive the link to access the webinar.

A link to the recorded webinar will be emailed to registrants within ten business days after the live event. The recording will be accessible for six months from the event date.

Register By
April 22, 2025