- North America is seeing an increasing number of "farm mega-homes," large estates built on agricultural land.
- Even if mansion owners are not farming on a large scale, some have the ability to receive hefty tax exemptions, a loophole that city councils are trying to regulate.
- The loss of agricultural land to housing development could have consequences in the future.
For perspective, this is what a 10,266-square-foot home, which has six bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, and two half-baths, looks like:
extensive tax breaks intended to support farming.
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