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Academic Farming: Academic Farming occurs when individuals or organizations reach back and academically invest in predominantly young students who will become a future benefit to them or their organization. All parts of society benefit from an educated workforce and community. So cities, schools, private and public companies, the military and Churches should all be engaged in Academic Farming programs. The term “Academic Farming” was first used by Johnny Molock from the non-profit organization called Bridging The Digital Divide (BDD). In 2014 Johnny was speaking about the BDD Read By 5 Initiative when he first used the term “Academic Farming” to explain the importance of ISD’s and Universities implementing early education-oriented programs to ensure all kids can Read By Age 5. Ninety percent of early readers will perform at grade level throughout their school-age years, thereby ensuring those students will be First Grade Ready and College Ready.