### Question
How does the law define beginning farmer or rancher?


### Answer
Under *7 U.S.C. § 6934a*, **beginning farmer or rancher** is defined as:

> given such term in section 2279(a) of this title.

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 6934a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 98-DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE REORGANIZATION > SUBCHAPTER II-FARM PRODUCTION AND CONSERVATION**

