FCC appoints Julie Bushell of Paige Wireless

Julie Bushell, a board member of the Irrigation Association, Fairfax, Virginia, was appointed to the Task Force for Reviewing the Connectivity and Technology Needs of Precision Agriculture in the United States. Bushell was appointed by Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel.

The task force was established as part of the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018, which is also known as the 2018 Farm Bill. This is Bushell’s second term as a member of the Task Force Working Group focused on encouraging adoption of precision agriculture and availability of high-quality jobs on connected farms. This is her first term leading the working group.

As chair, Bushell represents the Irrigation Association. In addition to her role at the Irrigation Association, Bushell is president of Paige Wireless. Bushell is known for her innovative thinking, looking at the mission critical needs of farmers and helping support them through industry standards and policies.

“Julie knows the importance of increasing efficiency for farms and ranches across America,” says Natasha Rankin, CAE, CEO of the Irrigation Association. “Her keen vision of future farming and deep understanding of the importance of sustainable and efficient irrigation will help inform the objectives of the Precision Ag Connectivity Task Force and the FCC. We are proud to have Julie represent the Irrigation Association at a federal level.”

The working group is charged with identifying the top priorities impacting the adoption of precision agriculture and the creation or availability of high-quality jobs on highly connected farms.

“I’m dedicated to bringing working group members, policy leaders, industry specialists, farmers, and other business leaders together to help educate and encourage policy changes for the future of our country,” says Bushell. “I am proud of the progress we made during our first term and look forward to building on the foundation set by our incredible group.”