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Land for food, land for energy, land for data

Farmer John Boyer stands on his East Jordan property. Boyer entered 131 acres of farmland into a conservation easement this year, restricting future development.
Farmer John Boyer stands on his East Jordan property. Boyer entered 130 acres of farmland into a conservation easement this year, restricting future development.

Farmers have lots of land. Data centers and large scale solar need lots of land. We all need energy and we all need food. So what gives? We'll hear how some northern Michigan farmers navigate this tension.

And did you know that Dolly Parton played a show in Traverse City? Those details, and more, on today's Lowdown.

Reporting for this episode by Vivian La.


Producer: Austin Rowlader
Editor: Steve Junker
Host: Ed Ronco
Music: Blue Dot Sessions