The solar expansion comes as Oregon races to fight climate change by meeting aggressive carbon emissions reduction mandates as well as to satiate power-hungry data centers. But the boom competes with another state mandate, enshrined in statute and in Oregon’s unique statewide land-use planning goals: to protect agricultural land. Read more at the link in our bio. 📸: Gosia Wozniacka #solar #solarpower #ruraloregon #oregon #oregonag #oregonagriculture #environment #theoregonian