### Question
How is the "socially disadvantaged farmer or rancher" defined?


### Answer
The term **socially disadvantaged farmer or rancher** is defined in *7 U.S.C. § 1531* as follows -

> given the term in section 2279(e) [1](#1531_1_target) of this title.

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 1531*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 36-CROP INSURANCE > SUBCHAPTER II-SUPPLEMENTAL AGRICULTURAL DISASTER ASSISTANCE**

