Our beautiful neighborhood of Leesburg/Clunette, steeped in fabled tradition and generations-long farming lifestyle, faces a grave threat. Our lives, as we know them, are in danger of being irrevocably altered by the proposed construction of a data center on our fertile farmlands.

These lands are not mere real estate. They are our lifelines - a gift from God, entrusted to us as sound stewards. Our local farming communities depend on these lands for livelihood, and most importantly, these lands feed the world.

Despite the booming tech industry and the apparent necessity for more such centers, it is unjust for Leesburg to lose its invaluable farmland in the process. According to a study published by American Farmland Trust, we lose three acres of farmland every minute in America (Source: American Farmland Trust). Placing a data center in our midst not only compromises our farming heritage but also contributes to this alarming rate of farmland loss.

Let us unite and prevent this from happening. We call upon our local and national policy makers to intervene and halt the devastation of our farmlands. Voice your opposition against the proposed data center and join us in preserving the lands that sustain us. This is not just a Leesburg/Clunette issue, but one that holds far-reaching implications for our shared responsibility as protectors of the land.

Let us safeguard our legacy for future farming generations. Stand against the proposed data center, and sign this petition today.

Area Planning Meeting: 

Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025 1:00 PM 

3rd floor of Warsaw courthouse