### Question
How does DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE define socially disadvantaged farmer or rancher?


### Answer
Under *7 U.S.C. § 2279*, **socially disadvantaged farmer or rancher** is defined as:

> given the term in section 2003(e) of this title.

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 2279*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 55-DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE**

