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Midwest Agricultural Data Center Development

For: Tech companies needing data storage, agricultural landowners looking for alternative revenue

Buildability

The Problem

Tech companies need massive data storage capacity, while agricultural landowners face pressure from commodity price cycles and need alternative revenue streams

The Solution

Develop data centers on agricultural land throughout the Midwest, creating 'data is the new oil' infrastructure hub similar to Cushing, Oklahoma for oil storage

Why Now?

Massive data storage needs from AI and cloud computing, cheaper land and energy costs in Midwest, infrastructure investment push, farmers need alternative income

Build MVP in 7 Days

Day 1

Map potential sites near major fiber infrastructure

Day 2

Contact 10 farmers about land lease interest

Day 3

Research zoning requirements in target counties

Day 4

Connect with utility companies about power capacity

How to Validate

Survey tech companies about data center location preferences

Analyze power costs and availability in target regions

Check local government incentive programs

Map fiber optic infrastructure connectivity

Revenue Model

Land acquisition + development, lease to tech companies, revenue sharing with original landowners

Competitive Moat

Land control in strategic locations, utility relationships, regulatory approvals, network effects of data center clusters

Risks to Consider

Massive capital requirements for infrastructureRegulatory changes affecting data center incentivesTechnology changes reducing need for physical data centersCompetition from established data center operators

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