The Connect Everyone Coalition Presents:
Connecting the 21st Century Farm: Revolutionizing Agriculture with LEO Broadband
When: Tuesday, June 24, 2025, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. EDT
Where: Virtual
Registration: Register HERE, and a calendar invite with a link to participate will be sent to the email you provide. Please register by Monday, June 23, at 5:00 p.m. to ensure you receive the calendar invite.
EVENT DESCRIPTION
Join the Connect Everyone Coalition (CEC) for a discussion exploring how low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites are revolutionizing agriculture by delivering high-speed, reliable broadband across remote farms and rural communities and regions previously underserved or unserved by other connectivity options.
Hear from experts how LEO technology can equip farmers to fully harness cutting-edge digital tools – from connected sensors for precision seeding and autonomous equipment to real-time data analytics monitoring livestock and storage facilities. Hear firsthand how expanded connectivity is revolutionizing agricultural practices, empowering farmers and producers with modern connectivity to support the farm economy, fight hunger and reduce waste.
The event is open to all interested parties. Attendees will have the opportunity to gather expert perspectives on the evolving rural broadband landscape, share the space with leaders from government and industry organizations and gain new insight to inform ongoing education and advocacy. Don’t miss this opportunity to join the conversation and shape the next era of modern agriculture.
Discussion topics will include…
- The state of rural broadband and persistent shortcomings in access for rural communities, farms and households.
- The opportunities that widespread rural and farm connectivity would unlock for American agriculture.
- Economic and environmental benefits of LEO-powered precision agriculture, such as reduced costs, less waste, optimized water use and greater sustainability.
- How connected farming can increase crop yields, lower prices and alleviate food insecurity.
- The broader promise of satellite broadband in rural and ag communities — including supporting rural healthcare and first responders.
pANEL PARTICIPANTS:
- Joy Sterling, CEO, Iron Horse Vineyards & Chair, FCC Examining Current and Future Connectivity Demand for Precision Agriculture Working Group
- Matt Peterson, National Grange & FCC Accelerating Broadband Deployment on Unserved Agricultural Lands Working Group Member
- Jacquelyne Leffler, Owner, Leffler Prime Performance
By incorporating exciting new technologies, like LEO satellite broadband, into our connectivity toolboxes, we can bridge the digital divide and ensure ALL people – even those in the most rural and remote areas of our world – have access to the game-changing impacts of reliable, high-speed broadband.
The event will open to the press, and we plan to promote the event across social media channels.
ABOUT THE CONNECT EVERYONE COALITION (CEC)
Join the Connect Everyone Coalition (CEC) for a discussion exploring how low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites are revolutionizing agriculture by delivering high-speed, reliable broadband across remote farms and rural communities and regions previously underserved or unserved by other connectivity options.
These leaders are united around the important role that LEO technology will play in the comprehensive approach that is necessary to achieve universal, affordable broadband access, foster innovation and support a competitive and dynamic broadband marketplace for consumers.