America needs dispersed data centers, more power, more energy storage, and more EV charging stations on rural roadways between population centers.
Download the paper prepared by Farmed to learn about the feasibility of accomplishing this in a responsible way that does not encroach upon where Californians live.
6%
Percent of Californians living in the state's rural areas.
87%
Percentage of California data centers located in urban areas, while new data center projects are now shifting to rural areas according to Pew Research data published in April 2026. Read here.
With approximately 95 million rural acres, California has extraordinary potential to play a major role in utilizing rural ingenuity and acreage to further empower America and make our country more secure.
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