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NCSL Legislative Video Resource Center

The NCSL Video Resource Center is a collection of recorded webinars accessible for on-demand learning.

Lost in Translation: The Intersection of Foreign Ownership of Land and Energy Infrastructure

April 24, 2025 | NREE and Transportation Spring Webinar Series

Foreign ownership of U.S. agricultural land has been rising for the past decade, driven largely by investments in renewable energy. While Canada, the Netherlands, Italy and the U.K. are the largest landholders, Chinese purchases have raised concerns, notably in 2022 with farmland near a North Dakota military base. In response, state legislatures have considered over 300 bills since 2023 to limit foreign ownership of land. This webinar will focus on the potential impact of foreign ownership of land on energy infrastructure, including the latest data, federal oversight, and state action.