The Economic Times

86-year-old Pennsylvania farmer turns down $15.7 million data-centre offer, takes $1.9 million to keep his 261 acres as farmland

At the age of 86, a dedicated farmer made the remarkable choice to accept $1.9 million to safeguard his 261 acres of farmland, ensuring the land remains devoted to agriculture. While developers had proposed $15.7 million for this valuable property, his decision to embrace a voter-sanctioned local preservation program guarantees that future generations will benefit from this vital agricultural heritage.