A Northern Kentucky family is turning down a $26 million offer to sell part of their farmland, saying they don’t want it turned into a data center .
Ida Huddleston and her daughter say their 1,200-acre property near Maysville has been in the family for generations, and they’re committed to preserving it.
The offer, believed to be from a major AI company, was far above market value—but the family says money isn’t the priority.
Huddleston says they’re concerned about losing farmland, water resources, and long-term sustainability.
ABC 8 said, even as they refuse to sell, developers are moving forward with nearby land, and a zoning request tied to the project is set for public hearings later this week.