Governors from states like Tennessee, Nebraska, and Arkansas say the plan will protect their farms and economies. Agriculture officials from states such as Iowa, Kentucky, and Georgia also praised the plan. They said protecting farmland helps ensure food safety and supports family farms.
Major farm and cattle organizations, including the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and several state groups, are backing the plan. These groups agree that keeping farmland American-owned and stopping animal disease outbreaks is important for the country’s safety.
The plan also supports better monitoring of foreign investments, stronger animal health systems, and keeping critical farm supplies safe from foreign control. Leaders say these steps are needed to protect farmers, animals, and the entire food chain.