A family in Northern Kentucky has rejected a $26 million offer to sell part of their farmland for a data center, choosing to preserve land that has been in their family for generations.
The proposal came from a company looking to acquire hundreds of acres near Maysville to support growing AI-driven infrastructure. Despite the high payout—well above typical land value—the family refused, saying the farm’s role in feeding people matters more than money.
They emphasized the land’s history, noting it has supported their family through generations, including during the Great Depression. While some nearby landowners have agreed to similar deals, they chose to keep their property, raising concerns about the long-term impact of data center expansion on farmland, water resources, and food supply.