Chinese Entities' Ownership of U.S. Agricultural Land Near Military Installations: Extent, Patterns, and National Security Implications

Research for RW 245

Abstract

Foreign ownership of U.S. agricultural land has grown steadily, reaching approximately 45 million acres as of 2023, representing about 3.6% of privately held farmland. Chinese entities hold a small fraction—approximately 277,000 to 380,000 acres—but certain parcels near U.S. military bases have raised national security concerns. This paper revie…