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Solar Farms vs Farmland in New York | Charleston News
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins is sounding the alarm over solar farms—many using Chinese panels—swallowing up prime farmland in New York, threatening food security and farmers’ livelihoods. But Senator Kirsten Gillibrand pushes back, arguing farmers can thrive by blending solar energy with agriculture for dual income. The debate’s heating up: Lee Zeldin calls Albany’s moves elitist and out of touch, while SBA chief Kelly Loeffler warns solar projects could hike small business costs. Though critics point to foreign companies winning big solar contracts, Governor Kathy Hochul’s team…
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