Why Farmers Voted For Trump

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18. Yep. No couch potatoes, though.

from DeepMind AI:

Bill Gates does not directly farm his extensive landholdings; instead, he uses them as a long-term investment, with various farming companies leasing the land to grow crops such as carrots, soybeans, rice, cotton, and potatoes. He owns the land through his investment firm, Cascade Investments, and is the nation's largest private farmland owner, a significant portion of which is in Florida.

Land as an Investment Vehicle:

Gates views farmland as a stable, long-term investment, particularly because land is a limited resource and tends to hold its value, even when the stock market experiences downturns.
Landlord, Not Farmer:
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Gates's role is similar to that of a landlord, with other entities conducting the actual farming activities on his property.

Crops and Locations
Variety of Crops:

The land supports a diverse range of crops, including:
Florida: Carrots
Louisiana: Soybeans, rice, and cotton
Nebraska: Soybeans
Washington State: Potatoes for McDonald's French fries