Why Prince George’s County Should View Data Centers as an Agricultural and Clean Energy Opportunity, Not Just a Technology Project
Prince George’s County has placed a temporary moratorium on new data center development, creating an opportunity to thoughtfully evaluate how this emerging industry can benefit residents, farmers, businesses, and the environment. From our perspective, the question should not be whether data centers belong in Prince George’s County, but how they can be developed in a way that strengthens the County’s agricultural heritage, clean energy goals, and long-term economic resilience.
The County is uniquely positioned to become a national model for integrating data centers, renewable energy, and agriculture.
Agriculture as an Energy Partner
Traditionally, farms have been viewed only as producers of food. However, the modern farm is increasingly an energy asset. Farmers can support AI and digital infrastructure through:
Solar energy generation
Agrivoltaics (solar panels coexisting with crops)
Battery storage systems
Biomass and biodigester projects
Renewable natural gas production
Microgrids and community energy hubs
Rather than competing with agriculture for land, future data centers can create new revenue streams for farmers by purchasing renewable power generated on or near agricultural land.
This approach helps preserve farmland while increasing farm profitability.
Creating a Circular Economy
Prince George’s County has the opportunity to develop a circular model where:
Farmers generate renewable energy.
Renewable energy powers data centers.
Data centers provide jobs, tax revenue, and technology investments.
Waste heat from data centers supports greenhouse agriculture.
Greenhouse agriculture increases local food production.
Communities benefit from workforce training and clean energy infrastructure.
Society for Scientific Advancement – SOSA – coordinating critical relief and recovery resources where they’re needed most. We have eight schools that need support.
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