Watch foreign footprints

Daniel Munch American Farm Bureau Federation
Feb 1, 2025
Feb 1, 2025

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Daniel Munch American Farm Bureau Federation

Foreign ownership of U.S. agricultural land, which includes timberland, remains a widely debated and often controversial topic. It’s fueled by concerns about the implications of foreign investments – especially those from nations viewed as adversarial to the United States.

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