Data center builders thought farmers would willingly sell land, learn otherwise
Summary
Ars Technica details a growing pushback from farmers against multi-million offers to sell farmland for data-center development, underscoring attachment to land and concerns about community impact. The piece ties this resistance to broader AI-driven infrastructure demand, shifting zoning, and transparency issues, with examples from Kentucky, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania, as well as commentary on environmental and economic factors shaping rural decisions.