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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 Virginians live.

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Funds set aside by Virginia for EV charging stations in rural areas. Source.

6%

Percentage of Virginia's operational data centers located in rural areas, according to a report from the commonwealth's Joint Legislative Audit & Review Commission (JLARC) here and the Pew Research Center here.

With a milestone 2026 statutory definition of agrivoltaics, Virginia holds significant potential to play a major role in utilizing rural ingenuity and farm acreage to further empower America and make our country more secure.

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Farmed is part of a coalition including the Rural National Defense Initiative, Gridvocate, and DC Frog (Data Center Frog) existing to advance new rural economic development in America.

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Virginians in communities throughout the state can take action by engaging their local governments to "build new infrastructure the right way" — away from communities and homes. Farmed is here to help.

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Yes, and Yes

Can a large data center be built away from water resources and be independently powered?

Farmed Staff

Aug 121 min read

R.N.D.I. Partner Video

Open and watch the 30-second RNDI video.

Farmed Staff

Mar 3, 20251 min read

Agrivoltaics in Virginia

As U.S. farmers face rising costs and threats to their land, on-farm solar panels may offer a critical lifeline.

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Aug 122 min read

Virginia: When Data Centers Consume Water

Virginia study on groundwater, data centers calls for tighter water regulations

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Jul 242 min read

Data Centers Going Rural

Nearly 40% of Americans now live within 5 miles of a data center.

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Apr 132 min read

Rural Broadband in Virginia

Quarterly Performance Report of the Virginia Telecommunication Initiative - Q3 FY2026 Report

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Apr 11 min read

Agrivoltaics Delivers

Agrivoltaics: How combining solar panels and farming delivers big benefits.

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Mar 21 min read

Renewable Energy Site Selection Hurdles in Virginia

Optimal parcel-level photovoltaic and agrivoltaic site selection under physical and socioeconomic constraints

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Feb 11 min read

Using the Sun: Agrivoltaics

‘Planting’ solar panels on agricultural lands may prevent crop loss and generate clean energy.

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Apr 25, 20244 min read

Farming For Crops — and For Solar Power

Farming for solar power can be an additional money-maker.

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Sep 12, 20222 min read

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