Dakota Carrier Network and Grand Farm partner for connectivity

North Dakota is leading the way in precision agriculture, in large part thanks to the work and research being done at the Grand Farm Innovation Campus just outside of Casselton. Precision ag, like almost anything these days, requires reliable, secure, high-speed internet connectivity and that’s where Dakota Carrier Network (DCN) is offering expertise. DCN and Grand Farm have partnered for the wireless infrastructure at the farm, an investment of $200,000. There are four primary components to the connectivity DCN is providing on the Grand Farm Innovation Campus:

• Gigabit fiber optic connection—providing the Innovation Campus with connectivity and supporting the wireless needs throughout the Grand Farm Innovation Campus
• Radio Access Network—similar to the technology used by cell phone companies, multiple private 5G networks will allow connectivity to every square foot of the campus
• CBRS spectrum—a radio frequency to securely carry data with predictable performance
• Connection to a core—a secure off-site core to manage and run the system