@RuralRISE

RuralRISE is a community of organizations that aims to increase opportunities and prosperity for small and rural communities across the United States.

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Farm automation doesn't have a single technology or price point. Many rural operations are already somewhere on that spectrum without thinking of themselves as automated at all. Part 5 of our Farming & Technology Series: ruralrise.org/farming-techno…

Farm Equipment & Automation: Beyond the Self-Driving Tractor - RuralRISE

Farm automation is broader and more accessible than the headlines suggest. This piece examines what's actually running on rural operations and what it takes to make these tools work.

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Drone-based inspection has cut insurance claims cycle time by 30 to 40 percent. For a rural producer waiting on a payout to cover replanting or repairs, that speed is worth real money. Part 4 of our Farming & Technology Series: ruralrise.org/farming-techno…

Drones and Remote Sensing: A Rural Agriculture Tool With a Connectivity Catch

Drones are changing damage assessment, drought monitoring, and farm economics in rural America. Connectivity remains the limiting factor.

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An IA teenager built an automated corn disease detection system. A PA student designed an AI soil analysis tool. A NC student created a sweet potato variety database. Rural youth are already building the next generation of ag tech. Part 3 of our Farming & Technology Series →
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The USDA estimates $47B in annual economic value from precision agriculture. More than $18B of that depends entirely on reliable internet. As of 2023, only 27% of U.S. farms were using these tools. The gap isn't the technology. It's the connection. ruralrise.org/farming-techno…

Precision Agriculture: The $18 Billion Opportunity Sitting in a Connectivity Gap - RuralRISE

The economics of precision agriculture are proven. But reliable connectivity determines which farms can access them — and which rural communities are left behind.

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The average new farmer entering agriculture today is 47 years old and often coming from a second career. The "who" of farming is changing as fast as the "how." Part 1 of the RuralRISE Farming & Technology Series: ruralrise.org/farming-techno…

From Dirt to Data: How Connectivity Is Reshaping Farming in Rural America - RuralRISE

Agriculture is no longer just land and labor. This piece examines how connectivity is reshaping modern farming — and what uneven access means for the future of rural economies.

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Join us on June 20 at 2 p.m. ET for our June Speaker Series with Shelley Pasch to discover how collaboration with your state broadband office can create new opportunities for your community. Register here: ruralrise.org/2024-speaker-s… #rural #ruralrise #broadband #communitybuilding
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Join us on June 20 at 2 p.m. ET for our June Speaker Series with Shelley Pasch to discover how collaboration with your state broadband office can create new opportunities for your community. Register here: ruralrise.org/2024-speaker-s… #rural #ruralrise #broadband #communitybuilding
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Join us next Thursday, May 16, at 2 p.m. ET for Tapping the Untapped: Practical Strategies for Getting Untapped Entrepreneurial Talent off the Sidelines! Register here: ruralrise.org/2024-speaker-s…
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Happy Earth Day! Today, as we celebrate our beautiful planet. While many of us enjoy the serenity and beauty of rural communities, it's crucial to recognize the impact of climate issues on these areas. #EarthDay #Rural
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Happy Earth Day! USDA investments are cutting energy bills for families, creating good-paying jobs, advancing environmental justice, and building climate resilience for rural communities and infrastructure. Expect highlights all week long! ter.li/xeez0f
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The impending end of the Affordable Connectivity Program highlights the urgent need for sustainable solutions to bridge the digital divide. Let's invest in long-term funding & support for rural broadband initiatives.#DigitalInclusion #ConnectRuralAmerica #RuralConnectivity #Rural
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The digital divide disproportionately impacts #rural areas, where access to affordable internet is often limited. Let's support initiatives like #AffordableConnectivityProgram to ensure all Americans with affordable access. #BridgingTheGap #RuralBroadband ruralrise.org/ruralnotes/
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Join us for the #RuralRISE April Virtual Speaker Series on Thursday, April 18th at 2:00 p.m. EST Register ruralrise.org Maine's Main Street Downtown Centers: Success Strategies & Lessons Learned #entrepreneurship #mainstreet #rural #ruralcommunities
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April 10, 2024–Addressing Internet Discrimination and Rurality xitter.cf/i/broadcasts/1nAJEaWko…
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Did you know that RuralRISE released the Rural Communities and National Broadband whitepaper? Learn more about what makes rural unique, #broadband options and administrators, policy considerations, recommendations, and resources. whitepaper.ruralrise.org/ #ruralbroadband
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"The cuts come at a time when technology companies are forging ahead on the biggest technology shift in a decade: artificial intelligence. If diverse people are not included in AI development, that may result in even greater power imbalances..." cnbc.com/2023/12/22/google-m…
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[From the RuralRISE Blog] In 2020, we asked 4 U.S. entrepreneurs: what are the biggest opportunities and challenges facing you this year (and how can ecosystem builders help)? #entrepreneurship #ruralinnovation #ecosystembuilding ruralrise.org/rural-roundup-…

Rural Roundup: Entrepreneurial Challenges & Opportunities

We asked 4 U.S. entrepreneurs: what are the biggest opportunities and challenges facing you this year (and how can ecosystem builders help)?

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What's your preferred social media platform? If you spend time on Facebook, come join in the conversation in the RuralRISE Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/17729548…

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A community where rural leaders connect and grow together. RuralRISE is a global community dedicated to empowering rural communities. Our mission is to...

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Design and validation of an index to measure development in rural areas through stakeholder participation sciencedirect.com/science/ar…
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