SMRTR TechFeb 23, 2026Hacker News

Data center builders thought farmers would willingly sell land, learn otherwise

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Tech companies seeking farmland for data centers are encountering unexpected resistance from farmers who refuse lucrative offers, with some declining "name your price" proposals worth tens of millions. Despite the financial pressure during a fragile farm economy, farmers like 75-year-old Timothy Grosser are choosing lifestyle and community bonds over money, leading some to use farmland preservation programs for protection.

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