### Question
How is the term producer defined?


### Answer
The term **producer** is defined in *7 U.S.C. § 2302* as the following:

> a person engaged in the production of agricultural products as a farmer, planter, rancher, dairyman, fruit, vegetable, or nut grower

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 2302*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 56-UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES AFFECTING PRODUCERS OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS**

