Kentucky family rejects $26M offer for farm land over ‘poison’ data center

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A Kentucky family has refused a substantial $26 million offer for their farmland. The anonymous company wanted to build a large AI data center on their property. The family prioritizes protecting farmland and food resources over financial gain.

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