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== gpt-4-1-mini ==
=== User: How many acres of farm land are in Deuel County, South Dakota? ===
How many acres of farm land are in Deuel County, South Dakota?  How many acres are needed for the proposed Toronto Data Center and Toronto Power Plant expansion?

=== Assistant: Certainly, let's delve into the land use specifics for Deuel County, South Dakota, focusing on the proposed Toronto Dat… ===
Certainly, let's delve into the land use specifics for Deuel County, South Dakota, focusing on the proposed Toronto Data Center and the Toronto Power Plant expansion.

==== As of 2022, Deuel County encompasses approximately '''253,106 acres''' of farmland, with about '''183,541 acres''' dedicated to cropland. The predominant crops are corn and soybeans, which are integral to the local agricultural economy. conservation.ewg.org<ref>{{cite web|title=conservation.ewg.org|url=https://conservation.ewg.org/csp.php?fips=46039|publisher=conservation.ewg.org|access-date=2025-11-19}}</ref> ====

==== The proposed '''Toronto Data Center''' by Applied Digital is planned for a site east of Toronto, South Dakota. While specific acreage details are not publicly disclosed, such large-scale data centers typically require substantial land areas. For context, similar facilities can span '''hundreds of acres''', depending on the number of buildings, power infrastructure, and cooling systems. Given the scale of the project, it's reasonable to estimate that the data center could occupy '''at least 100–200 acres''' of farmland.Dakota News Network<ref>{{cite web|title=Dakota News Network|url=https://www.dakotanewsnetwork.com/2025/05/07/data-center-proposed-to-go-in-deuel-county/|publisher=Dakota News Network|date=2025-05-07|access-date=2025-11-19}}</ref> ====

==== The '''Toronto Power Plant''' expansion by Missouri River Energy Services is planned on a '''71-acre tract''' located approximately 3 miles north of Toronto. This facility aims to provide 145 megawatts of power using natural gas-fired internal combustion engines. Missouri River Energy Services<ref>{{cite web|title=Missouri River Energy Services|url=https://www.mrenergy.com/news/toronto-power-plant|publisher=Missouri River Energy Services|access-date=2025-11-19}}</ref> ====

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==== The combined proposed land use for these projects represents a small fraction of Deuel County's total farmland. However, the conversion of agricultural land to industrial use can have several implications: ====
* Loss of Productive Cropland: The conversion of 171–271 acres of cropland could impact local crop production, particularly for corn and soybeans.
* Economic Considerations: While the data center may bring economic benefits, such as job creation and infrastructure improvements, these must be weighed against the potential loss of agricultural revenue.
* Community Impact: The projects may alter the rural landscape, affecting local communities and agricultural practices.

It's essential for local stakeholders, including farmers, policymakers, and community members, to engage in discussions to balance industrial development with the preservation of agricultural land and practices.

If you have further questions or need more detailed information on any of these aspects, feel free to ask.

=== User: Let's assume the data center needs 200 acres. ===
Let's assume the data center needs 200 acres. What fraction of Deuel County land will be used?

=== Assistant: If the data center needs 200 acres, here’s how that compares to Deuel County’s total farmland: ===
If the data center needs 200 acres, here’s how that compares to Deuel County’s total farmland:
* Total farmland in Deuel County: ~253,106 acres
* Data center land use: 200 acres

===== 200 acres253,106 acres≈0.00079=0.079%\frac{200 \text{ acres}}{253,106 \text{ acres}} \approx 0.00079 = 0.079\%253,106 acres200 acres≈0.00079=0.079% =====

===== That’s a very small fraction — less than one-tenth of one percent of total farmland in the county. =====

If you include the 71 acres for the power plant expansion, the combined footprint would be about:

200+71253,106=271253,106≈0.00107=0.107%\frac{200 + 71}{253,106} = \frac{271}{253,106} \approx 0.00107 = 0.107\%253,106200+71=253,106271≈0.00107=0.107%
So together, just over 0.1% of the farmland.

If you want, I can help put this in a more visual or report-friendly format!