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Intel's $28 billion investment in a semiconductor factory in Johnstown, Ohio, is expected to create 3,000 jobs and support 7,000 construction workers by 2031, while also contributing $100 million to workforce development. This project is driving the conversion of farmland into industrial sites, raising concerns about agricultural viability as Ohio has lost over 500,000 acres of farmland in the past five years. The trend reflects a broader national issue, with over 20 million acres of farmland disappearing between 2017 and 2022 due to urban expansion.