February 1, 2021

This afternoon in the Senate Ag Committee, Sadie Frericks, Cooperative Network Director, and Matt Wohlman, of Land O’Lakes, are testifying in favor of increased broadband funding in the upcoming budget. Sadie will discuss how her rural community was impacted by the lack of reliable broadband in the area, stating that her family and farm rely on high speed internet in order to function day-to-day, which was made even more apparent by the pandemic. Matt will share how Land O’Lakes created a nationwide coalition last year, the American Connection Project Broadband Coalition, to address the concerns of Sadie and others that live in rural America. The American Connection Project Broadband Coalition represents more than 140 companies and organizations who are working together at both the state and federal level to bridge the digital divide and develop permanent solutions.

The hearing begins at 3:00 p.m. and can be viewed live, here.