USDA and Department of War Sign MOU to Enhance National Farm Security Action Plan
The USDA and the Department of War signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance collaboration on the National Farm Security Action Plan, launched in July 2025. The plan aims to secure American agriculture as a critical component of national security. Key actions include establishing a new research partnership with DARPA and creating the Office of Research, Economic, and Science Security within USDA. The collaboration seeks to protect U.S. farmland from foreign threats, enhance domestic productivity, and address emerging security challenges.

The USDA and the Department of War signed an MOU to advance the National Farm Security Action Plan initiated in July 2025, which recognizes agriculture as vital to national security. The agreement aims to enhance collaboration in safeguarding U.S. agriculture from foreign threats and improving domestic productivity.
Key initiatives include a partnership with DARPA to address agricultural security vulnerabilities and the establishment of the Office of Research, Economic, and Science Security within USDA. USDA emphasizes its commitment to protecting farmland and food systems as part of national defense strategies.



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