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AI data centers are transforming rural land markets — and fueling a backlash

The data center buildout is driving up the price of rural land as some farmers and property owners buy in and others push back against development.

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General· September 06, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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Onur Erkan Yıldız
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The data center buildout is driving up the price of rural land as some farmers and property owners buy in and others push back against development.

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