### Question
What does qualified beginning farmer or rancher mean?


### Answer
**Qualified beginning farmer or rancher** has the following meaning in *7 U.S.C. § 1991*:

> an applicant, regardless of whether the applicant is participating in a program under section 1935 of this title—


(A) who is eligible for assistance under this chapter

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 1991*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 50-AGRICULTURAL CREDIT > SUBCHAPTER IV-ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS**

