Silicon Valley Tech Titans Accused of Strong-arm Tactics in Farmland Acquisition
Silicon Valley tech titans, backed by prominent billionaires, have been accused of utilizing strong-arm tactics and a divide-and-conquer strategy to acquire agricultural land in the Bay Area. Local farmers allege that Flannery Associates, the company behind the California Forever project, employed underhanded tactics to dominate the regional real estate market. The allegations emerged in a court filing related to a land rights dispute. Despite uncertainties, the project faces regulatory and logistical obstacles, with questions arising about its governance and long-term viability.