Farm Action Supports USDA Rulemaking to Strengthen Foreign Farmland Ownership Reporting
Farm Action backs USDA’s proposed updates to the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act (AFIDA) to increase transparency around farmland ownership.
Farm Action backs USDA’s proposed updates to the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act (AFIDA) to increase transparency around farmland ownership.
“Canada’s Nutrien and Florida-based Mosaic were responsible for more than 90% of North American phosphate fertilizer and potash production in 2024, according to Farm Action.”
The true cost of food system consolidation is measured in lives, not market share—farmers in debt, workers at risk, and rural communities losing security.
As the Supreme Court weighs Bayer-Monsanto’s challenge to Roundup lawsuits, farmers’ ability to hold powerful corporations accountable hangs in the balance.
“These guidelines influence what schools, the military, and other institutions buy with public dollars. That purchasing power shapes the markets farmers depend on,” said Farm Action’s Angela Huffman.
America’s food system didn’t become dominated by a handful of corporations by accident—it was built by design.
“It’s encouraging to see the Dietary Guidelines put whole, minimally processed foods back at the center,” said Farm Action President Angela Huffman.
A new USDA rule closes a policy loophole that allowed imported meat to receive the “Product of USA” label.
As a farmer-led watchdog, Farm Action challenged corporate power, pressed policymakers, and elevated farmers’ voices to build a fairer food system in 2025.
“Regenerative agriculture is not only better for the land and public health, but it also creates a path to rebuilding farmer profitability,” said Angela Huffman, Farm Action’s president.