Bill Gates , Faces Scrutiny After Massive , Purchase of Land in North Dakota.<br />Bill Gates , Faces Scrutiny After Massive , Purchase of Land in North Dakota.<br />'Newsweek' reports that Bill Gates' purchase of a large patch of land in North Dakota has sparked fury and questions about the Microsoft billionaire.<br />'Newsweek' reports that Bill Gates' purchase of a large patch of land in North Dakota has sparked fury and questions about the Microsoft billionaire.<br />Last week, Gates reportedly <br />purchased 2,100 acres <br />of farmland in North Dakota.<br />He has already <br />amassed almost 270,000 acres <br />of farmland in the United States.<br />Gates is the largest private, owner of farmland in the U.S.<br />On June 30, North Dakota's attorney <br />general approved Gates' $13.5 million bid <br />to purchase the land from Campbell Farms.<br />According to North Dakota Agriculture <br />Commissioner Doug Goehring, the news <br />has drawn concerns from locals. .<br />The deal also <br />sparked criticism online.<br />Bill Gates just bought 2,100 acres <br />of farmland in North Dakota, adding <br />to the 270,000 acres he inexplicably owns <br />throughout the U.S. ...and no one <br />seems to care. Why do we allow this?, Charlie Kirk, founder and president <br />of Turning Point USA, via 'Newsweek'.<br />Bill Gates just bought 2,100 acres <br />of farmland in North Dakota, adding <br />to the 270,000 acres he inexplicably owns <br />throughout the U.S. ...and no one <br />seems to care. Why do we allow this?, Charlie Kirk, founder and president <br />of Turning Point USA, via 'Newsweek'.<br />Others online questioned <br />Gates' motivation to <br />purchase such massive <br />swaths of farmland.<br />'Newsweek' suggests that farmland <br />is a sought-after financial asset that consistently <br />increases in value due to the constant demand for food. .<br />News of the purchase comes as the world faces potential food shortages resulting from Russia's war in Ukraine and global shipping disruptions.
