"Buyouts and Betrayal: Why Rural America's Data Center Debate Matters" In the rolling hills of Kentucky, a 82 year old matriarch has sparked controversy with her decision to reject a $26 million offer for her family's farmland.
Ida Huddleston's choice is more than just a local news story – it's a rallying cry for rural America's growing resistance against the data center boom.
Families like the Huddlestons have worked the land for decades, tilling and harvesting with their own sweat and tears.