Big Tech's Expansion Sparks Concerns Among American Farmers Over Land and Resources
In the United States, a growing conflict is emerging between rural farmers and Big Tech companies over land and resource allocation. Farmers are increasingly worried about the impact of data center developments on their operations, particularly concerning energy and water resources. These data centers, which require significant amounts of land, energy, and water, are being established in rural areas, leading to competition with agricultural needs. In Indiana, local residents successfully opposed a Google data center proposal, highlighting community resistance to such developments. The expansion of data centers is also contributing to rising energy prices, as these facilities are major power consumers. This situation is exacerbating concerns among farmers about the affordability and availability of essential resources. 
