AAW Policy Bites: Rural Infrastructure & Broadband

Reliable infrastructure is the backbone of rural communities. From modernizing roads and bridges to ensuring high-speed internet access, AAW believes that investing in rural infrastructure is essential to keeping farms and agribusinesses competitive.

📌 Our Position: AAW supports targeted federal investment in rural broadband expansion, road and bridge improvements, and transportation networks critical to agriculture. We advocate for policies that strengthen rural economies and ensure farms have the infrastructure they need to thrive.

🚜 Why It Matters: Without high-speed internet, rural businesses struggle to access markets, use precision ag technology, and connect with suppliers and consumers. Likewise, outdated roads, railways, and waterways increase costs and slow the movement of goods.

📖 Policy Reference: 2024 AAW Policy Positions, pages 9-10.

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