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In Ohio, solar is no big threat to farmland
Solar arrays cover less than one-seventh of 1% of Ohio’s prime farmland, according to a recently released map. Renewable energy opponents frequently attempt to block or limit utility-scale solar installations in agricultural areas despite the minimal land use.
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