(KLZA)-- A public forum is scheduled for Tuesday, April 5 at the Velma Houts Building in Rock Port to discuss expanded broadband access in rural northwest Missouri.

During the meeting precision agriculture will be emphasized.

The meeting begins at 7:00 p.m.

The forum is open to all interested people.

The Northwest Missouri Regional Council of Governments has partnered with the University of Missouri Extension and economic developers to expand broadband access in the region.