Bill Gates has reportedly obtained 2,100 acres of farmland in North Dakota

The land was purchased by a trust allegedly linked to the Microsoft billionaire

Red River Trust purchased the land from Campbell Farms for $13.5M last year

State officials are concerned the purchase may violate corporate farming laws

ND AG Drew Wrigley has asked trust officials to confirm plans for use of the land and whether the company meets any of the exceptions to the state's laws

The state agrictulure commissioner says residents are 'livid' about the sale


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