Concerns Over EATS Act: Threat to Kansas’ Pork Industry

Mike Schultz, Vice President, Organization for Competitive Markets, Founder, Kansas Cattlemen’s AssociationI established the Kansas Cattlemen’s Association to advocate for small ranchers and ensure fair competition.

Now, we face a new challenge, as lawmakers like U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson and Sen. Roger Marshall push for the EATS Act, posing a threat to our pork industry.

This act could potentially give away our industry to China by allowing Chinese companies, like WH Group (owner of Smithfield), to operate freely across the country, bypassing state laws.

Foreign entities, particularly China, are already acquiring significant control over U.S. agricultural land and companies. The EATS Act, framed as a move to reduce regulations, appears more as a handout to Chinese firms than a genuine benefit.

It undermines state laws, putting our food supply at risk, especially considering China’s questionable track record on food safety.

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This isn’t just about the pork industry; it sets a dangerous precedent for foreign influence over our entire food system. Farmers, facing challenges from various fronts, need representatives who prioritize their interests over those of foreign powers.

We urge Sen. Marshall and Rep. Hinson to reconsider the implications of the EATS Act and stand with American producers.