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Agriculture
fromFortune
4 days ago

Farmer turns down $15.7 million offer from data center developers: 'It breaks my heart ... the rest of every square inch is going to get built on' | Fortune

An 86-year-old Pennsylvania farmer sold development rights for under $2 million to preserve 261 acres instead of accepting over $15 million from developers.
Agriculture
fromThe Mercury News
3 months ago

Santa Clara County takes a step back on agricultural rezoning plan following backlash from small farmers, equestrians and wineries

Santa Clara County paused proposed agricultural zoning changes to address widespread concerns from farmers, equine businesses, wineries, and small agricultural enterprises.
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