The plan involves creating lists of foreign-sourced supply chain items and proposing solutions to reduce reliance on foreign adversaries in agriculture.

The administration is considering all options, including executive orders, to reclaim land already owned by Chinese and other foreign nationals, and is working with state governments to implement these measures.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced a comprehensive National Farm Security Action Plan to protect American farmland from foreign influence, particularly from China, by ending contracts with foreign nationals from 'countries of concern' and seeking congressional restrictions on foreign land ownership.

Currently, Chinese investors own approximately 265,000 acres of U.S. land, with a significant portion linked to Smithfield Foods, owned by Chinese conglomerate WH Group, though the company emphasizes its American operations.

This initiative aims to strengthen national security by preventing foreign ownership from threatening U.S. military and food infrastructure, especially near military bases, following incidents like the 2022 attempt by Chinese-owned Fufeng Group to buy land near Grand Forks Air Force Base.

Part of the plan includes reforming the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act to increase penalties for false or late filings, and partnering with agencies like DARPA to prioritize American-made research and technology.

At least 700 foreign nationals from countries of concern, including China, will be expelled from contracts and research agreements, with additional regulatory measures targeting over 550 foreign entities involved in agriculture.

Top officials, including Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, are emphasizing efforts to counter foreign threats such as espionage, farmland near military bases, and supply chain manipulation.

Brooke Rollins described foreign land acquisitions as 'weapons turned against us' and linked them to criminal exploitation of the U.S. agricultural system.

Concerns about mass deportations impacting farm labor have been raised, with the administration clarifying that efforts focus on lawful employment programs, and not amnesty, including plans for mass deportations of illegal farmworkers.

Chinese ownership of U.S. farmland has decreased from 384,000 acres in 2021 to about 265,000 acres in 2025, reflecting increased scrutiny and regulatory action.

This initiative is part of a broader strategy to counteract 'Unrestricted Warfare' tactics by adversaries, including espionage, seed control, and supply chain manipulation, to weaken U.S. national security.