I’ve had an idea rattling around my head for some time. It’s intrigued, excited, and perplexed me, all at once. I think in the long run, though, I’m going to have to do it.

I want to see what is really going on in the world of rural broadband. I want to learn how people work, play, shop, and become connected (or not) without high-speed internet. I want to talk with those companies and PUDs who are providing broadband and how it is changing the economies of the areas they serve. I want to see the new, high-tech industries that are finding a base in rural spaces, such as Cloud or Disaster Recovery server farms. I just want to see what’s going on out there.

So, what I’m asking everyone is this: can I interview you? Are you a farmer, a rancher, involved in a rural business, or running a high-tech company in a rural space somewhere in the western part of the United States? If so, I’d like to hear from you. 

If I’m good, all this might result in a book. If I’m not so good, I’ll learn some good information. If I’m bad, it’s a good excuse for a road trip.