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New Map Shows Solar Uses Only 0.07% of U.S. Prime Farmland

Source Summary Published June 19, 2026 Brief Under 1 min brief

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As farmers choose solar to support operations and boost income, suburban sprawl uses 6x more farmland and golf courses nearly 3x more than solar. WASHINGTON D.C.

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New Map Shows Solar Uses Only 0.07% of U.S. Prime Farmland

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