This statement says it all.
I am a farmer. I am opposed to government ownership of land, in most situations. None the less, the owner should have the right to do what they want to do with the land within the law. Obviously, this farmer did not want his land developed and he needed money for retirement.
I hope I never face a situation where I would need to sell my land to the gov't.
Some don't have the option. If the government wants it they'll take it one way or the other.