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

Sunday, September 6, 2026


Tech companies building data centers have increased demand for rural land, raising property values in some areas. Farmers and landowners have responded with mixed reactions: some have sold property at higher prices, while others have opposed development projects in their regions. The expansion has affected land markets in rural communities across multiple states.

Original reporting: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/06/ai-data-centers-are-transforming-rural-land-markets-fueling-backlash.html

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