By Jamie Martin
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has officially launched the Farm Security Action Plan, a nationwide strategy to protect American agriculture from foreign threats.
The rollout event in Washington, D.C., included key state and federal leaders, including Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen.
As a farmer and governor, Pillen has advanced multiple measures in Nebraska to defend land and resources. Recently, he signed LB644, a law blocking tax credits for companies tied to the Chinese Communist Party.
Speaking at the USDA event, Pillen reinforced agriculture’s central role in national safety. “Farm security equals food security, which equals national security,” said Gov. Pillen. “Thanks to these actions taken by President Trump and his team, we can further protect the backbone of Nebraska’s economy from foreign adversaries like China.”
The seven-part USDA plan tackles concerns such as land acquisitions near U.S. military bases, agricultural espionage, and biosecurity risks. It was prompted by growing foreign investments in U.S. farmland, particularly from countries seen as adversaries.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, and other leaders stressed the need for coordinated action. They joined governors and congressional leaders in supporting the plan as vital for future food and national security./p>
A formal letter backing the plan, signed by members of the America First Governors’ Council, stated that Chinese investors control large areas of U.S. farmland, creating economic and security threats. The group urged swift federal action to protect rural America.
The Farm Security Action Plan demonstrates strong bipartisan commitment to defending U.S. agricultural resources and preserving national resilience in the face of evolving global risks.
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