As Solar Panels Spread Across Upstate New York, Some Residents Mourn Lost Farmland
Farmers in upstate New York are increasingly leasing land to solar developers to supplement their income, with some projects covering thousands of acres. This shift is part of a state effort to boost solar energy, but it has sparked opposition over the loss of agricultural land. Local governments, including Montgomery County, are challenging these projects legally, citing concerns about local control and land use. Farmers view solar leasing as vital for their economic survival amid declining dairy profits and rising costs.
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