Solar arrays cover less than 0.14% of Ohio's prime farmland

Solar arrays cover a tiny share of Ohio’s farmland — but you wouldn’t know it based on how often renewable energy opponents call to block or limit utility-scale installations in agricultural areas. Solar panels sit on less than one-seventh of 1% of prime farmland in Ohio, according to a map…

First covered Jul 2, 2026 · 12:30 AM PT · 1 article

Coverage

9h Canary Media In Ohio, solar is no big threat to farmland — Solar arrays cover a tiny share of Ohio’s farmland — but you wouldn’t know it based on how often renewable energy opponents call to block or limit…

Appeared in: 2026-07-02 (#11)

← Back to the brief