### Question
How is the "veteran farmer or rancher" defined?


### Answer
The term **veteran farmer or rancher** is defined in *7 U.S.C. § 2279* as follows -

> a farmer or rancher who has served in the Armed Forces (as defined in section 101(10) of title 38) and who—


(A) has not operated a farm or ranch

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

