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


### Answer
The term **veteran farmer or rancher** is defined in *7 U.S.C. § 1627c* as follows -

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

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 1627c*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 38-DISTRIBUTION AND MARKETING OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

