Not all Box Elder County ranchers agree with Utah House speaker on data center project plans
News ClipThe Salt Lake Tribune·Box Elder County, UT·5/20/2026
Utah House speaker Mike Shultz is expressing concern over a proposed large-scale data center project in Box Elder County. However, not all local ranchers in Hansel Valley share his negative view, with some seeing it as an opportunity for economic sustainability.
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Utah House Speaker Mike Shultz has voiced apprehension regarding a substantial data center development planned for Box Elder County. Despite the Speaker's concerns, the proposed project is not uniformly viewed negatively by local ranchers in the Hansel Valley area. Some ranchers reportedly see the data center as a potential means to ensure the long-term viability of their agricultural livelihoods.