### Question
How is the "handling operation" defined?


### Answer
The term **handling operation** is defined in *7 U.S.C. § 6502* as follows -

> any operation or portion of an operation (except final retailers of agricultural products that do not process agricultural products) that—


(A) receives or otherwise acquires agricultural products

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 6502*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 94-ORGANIC CERTIFICATION**

