Kristi Noem: This Is How You Defend American Soil

In a powerful statement from Capitol Hill, former Governor and current key figure in the conservative movement, Kristi Noem, issued a direct warning about the current state of U.S. food policy—emphasizing that agricultural sovereignty is not just an economic issue, but a cornerstone of national security.

“Food policy is national security policy. A country that cannot feed itself cannot care for itself or provide for its people—and therefore, is not a safe country,” Noem declared during a special session on agricultural and trade policy.
Her remarks not only sounded the alarm over increasing dependency on foreign inputs, but also outlined a clear and urgent vision: defending the American food supply chain from foreign interference, especially from China.

A Silent Threat: Foreign Governments Controlling Our Food Chain
During her speech, Noem strongly condemned the interference of hostile governments, such as the Chinese Communist regime, in strategic sectors of agriculture and food production.

“For decades, I’ve watched as China came into this country to steal our intellectual property, manipulate currency, rig trade deals, and now they seek to control what we eat,” she warned.

According to Noem, this isn’t a spontaneous threat—it’s a strategic campaign to infiltrate and colonize America’s food supply chain, from genetically modified seeds to processing, distribution, and fertilizer control.

“I’ve worked in this very building on committees, legislation, and statutes to make sure China doesn’t take over our entire food supply chain—because if that happens, the United States is in real danger,” she stated.

South Dakota: A Model of Resistance and Sovereignty
With patriotic pride, Kristi Noem recalled that as Governor of South Dakota, she spearheaded a historic initiative to protect the state’s farmland. In 2023, she signed a law banning China and six other adversarial governments from owning agricultural land—legislation that has since been adopted by other conservative states.

“I’m proud to say that in South Dakota, China owns no land—and never will,” Noem affirmed.

The law was widely applauded by farmers, producers, and advocates of economic sovereignty who had long warned about the quiet acquisition of land by entities tied to the Chinese Communist Party.

Noem also emphasized that she had personally witnessed how foreign interests were embedding themselves into vital industries:

“I’ve seen them set up shop to steal chemicals and control the fertilizer supply. This is not a conspiracy—it’s a documented reality.”

A Foreign Policy That Begins With the American Farmer
Kristi Noem’s vision aligns closely with that of President Donald J. Trump, who has repeatedly stressed the need to regain control over the country’s strategic resources, including agriculture, energy, and manufacturing.

The new agricultural reform package from the White House seeks not only to boost domestic production, but to shield the food system from foreign influence. Among its key proposals:

Ban the sale of agricultural land to governments or corporations tied to adversarial states.

Implement traceability requirements for imported fertilizers and farming inputs.

Establish strategic food reserves to protect against supply disruptions.

Offer targeted subsidies to U.S. farmers to revive essential crops.

Noem called on Republican lawmakers to take bold action, warning that delay or complacency only emboldens those who want to control America’s food security from abroad.

The Farm as a Fortress of Freedom
Noem made it clear: this is not just about protecting an industry—it’s about defending the freedom and self-reliance of the American people.

“The day we can’t feed our families without another country’s permission is the day we lose the battle for freedom,” she warned.

For Noem, allowing foreign powers like China to control U.S. agriculture would be no different than surrendering our national defense.

She also noted growing discontent among America’s farmers—tired of broken promises and policies that favor multinational corporations over the hardworking rural community.

“We need policies that empower those who truly feed this nation. They deserve protection, support, and the freedom to work without foreign threats.”

A National Call to Action
Noem concluded with a call to every U.S. state to replicate South Dakota’s model. In her words, it’s not enough to complain or issue declarations—it’s time to legislate, act, and defend.

“The enemy doesn’t need weapons if they control our food. It’s time to wake up and understand that agriculture is no longer just rural economics—it’s national security.”

Her message resonated strongly among conservative leaders, patriotic media, and defenders of the American countryside, who see in Kristi Noem a principled voice, unwavering in her commitment to the values that built this nation.