Keeping Oklahoma in Oklahoma Hands
Land is more than property.
It is our farms.
Our ranches.
Our water.
Our food supply.
Our communities.
Our future.
Once Oklahoma land is transferred into the hands of interests that do not share our long-term commitment to this state, it can become increasingly difficult to protect the people who live and work here.
The Farmer Servant Land Protection Plan is built around one simple principle:
Oklahoma’s land should serve the people of Oklahoma first.
Step 1: Enforce Oklahoma’s Existing Laws
Oklahoma already has laws that restrict certain foreign ownership of land.
The first responsibility of state government is to enforce those laws consistently and fairly.
If our laws are not being enforced, we should ask why—and correct the problem.
Step 2: Close Corporate Loopholes
Foreign interests should not be able to avoid Oklahoma law simply by creating layers of corporations, shell companies, or complex ownership structures.
The Farmer Servant Plan supports reviewing state law and strengthening it where necessary to identify the true beneficial owners of land.
If a prohibited owner controls land through a corporate structure, that ownership should receive the same legal scrutiny as direct ownership.
The law should focus on who ultimately controls the property—not just the name on the deed.
Step 3: Increase Transparency
Oklahomans deserve to know who owns significant amounts of land in our state.
The Farmer Servant Plan supports greater transparency regarding the ownership of large land holdings, consistent with state and federal law.
When ownership structures become so complicated that ordinary citizens cannot determine who controls Oklahoma land, transparency has failed.
Step 4: Protect Agricultural Land
Oklahoma’s farmland is one of our state’s greatest assets.
It should remain available to support:
- Oklahoma farmers
- Oklahoma ranchers
- Local food production
- Rural communities
- Future generations
Agricultural land is a strategic resource, not just another investment opportunity.
Step 5: Protect Oklahoma’s Water
Ownership of land often affects access to and stewardship of water resources.
As Oklahoma evaluates land ownership policies, the state should also consider the long-term protection of:
- Aquifers
- Rivers
- Streams
- Lakes
- Watersheds
Water security and land security go hand in hand.
Step 6: Protect National and State Security
Certain land purchases may involve locations near:
- Military installations
- Critical infrastructure
- Energy facilities
- Transportation hubs
- Communications systems
The Farmer Servant Plan supports careful review of land transactions that could create legitimate security concerns under applicable law.
Step 7: Support Oklahoma Farmers and Ranchers
Family farms and ranches are the backbone of many Oklahoma communities.
The Farmer Servant Plan supports policies that help keep agricultural land in productive local use and encourage opportunities for Oklahoma producers to own and operate land.
Strong rural communities strengthen the entire state.
Step 8: Work with Tribal Nations
Many land and resource issues affect both the State of Oklahoma and Tribal Nations.
The Farmer Servant Administration will work cooperatively with Tribal governments whenever land, water, or resource issues involve shared interests or responsibilities.
Respect and partnership lead to better outcomes.
Step 9: Keep the People Informed
Major policy proposals involving land ownership should be presented openly.
Through the People’s Table, Oklahomans will have access to information about proposed policy changes.
Through the People’s App, elected officials can gather real-time feedback from verified Oklahoma voters before making major decisions.
The people deserve to be heard before policies affecting Oklahoma’s future are adopted.
The Goal
The Farmer Servant Land Protection Plan is not about closing Oklahoma to investment.
It is about protecting Oklahoma’s long-term interests.
We welcome businesses that create jobs, invest in our communities, and respect our laws.
But our land, our water, and our agricultural future should never become assets that are quietly controlled through complex ownership structures that undermine the intent of Oklahoma law.
Our responsibility is to leave Oklahoma stronger than we found it.
That means protecting the land that feeds us, the water that sustains us, and the communities that generations of Oklahomans have worked so hard to build.
Oklahoma’s future should be shaped by the people of Oklahoma—not by hidden ownership or special interests.