Bill Gates , Faces Scrutiny After Massive , Purchase of Land in North Dakota.br Bill Gates , Faces Scrutiny After Massive , Purchase of Land in North Dakota.br 'Newsweek' reports that Bill Gates' purchase of a large patch of land in North Dakota has sparked fury and questions about the Microsoft billionaire.br 'Newsweek' reports that Bill Gates' purchase of a large patch of land in North Dakota has sparked fury and questions about the Microsoft billionaire.br Last week, Gates reportedly br purchased 2,100 acres br of farmland in North Dakota.br He has already br amassed almost 270,000 acres br of farmland in the United States.br Gates is the largest private, owner of farmland in the U.S.br On June 30, North Dakota's attorney br general approved Gates' $13.5 million bid br to purchase the land from Campbell Farms.br According to North Dakota Agriculture br Commissioner Doug Goehring, the news br has drawn concerns from locals. .br The deal also br sparked criticism online.br Bill Gates just bought 2,100 acres br of farmland in North Dakota, adding br to the 270,000 acres he inexplicably owns br throughout the U.S. ...and no one br seems to care. Why do we allow this?, Charlie Kirk, founder and president br of Turning Point USA, via 'Newsweek'.br Bill Gates just bought 2,100 acres br of farmland in North Dakota, adding br to the 270,000 acres he inexplicably owns br throughout the U.S. ...and no one br seems to care. Why do we allow this?, Charlie Kirk, founder and president br of Turning Point USA, via 'Newsweek'.br Others online questioned br Gates' motivation to br purchase such massive br swaths of farmland.br 'Newsweek' suggests that farmland br is a sought-after financial asset that consistently br increases in value due to the constant demand for food. .br News of the purchase comes as the world faces potential food shortages resulting from Russia's war in Ukraine and global shipping disruptions.