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The U.S. is projected to see a 50% increase in electricity generation by 2050, driving demand for over 10 million acres of farmland for solar and data center development, particularly in the Midwest. With a significant portion of recent solar projects located on productive farmland, competition between farmers and energy developers intensifies, raising concerns about land quality and water usage. Farmers are urged to participate in local planning efforts to balance energy expansion with farmland preservation.