Kentucky farmers reject $26M AI data center deal to save family land
Two female farmers in Kentucky have turned down a $26 million offer for their land. The anonymous buyer wanted to build an AI data center on their family farm in Mason County. Their decision comes as dozens of local landowners face similar proposals.
The family, led by Ida Huddleston, has worked the same land for generations. Now, they are speaking out against the project, calling it misleading and harmful to the community. The Huddleston family was among many approached by an unknown company planning a massive AI data center. The firm filed a request to rezone nearly 28 agricultural parcels, covering over 8,000 hectares in Mason County. A public hearing on the proposal is set for late March.
Ida Huddleston dismissed claims that the project would create jobs or boost the local economy. She called it 'a scam' and warned others not to sell. Her daughter echoed the message, urging fellow farmers to resist pressure and keep their land.
The family's refusal follows a $26 million offer for part of their property. Despite the large sum, they chose to protect their farm rather than accept the deal. The company's plans would transform long-standing farmland into industrial infrastructure. The rejection highlights growing resistance among local farmers. If approved, the rezoning would allow the data center to move forward. For now, the Huddlestons and others remain determined to preserve their way of life.
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