### Question
How is the "benchmark" defined?


### Answer
The term **benchmark** is defined in *7 U.S.C. § 2009dd* as follows -

> an annual set of strategies and goals of a Regional Board established for the purpose of measuring performance in meeting the regional plan of the Regional Board

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 2009dd*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 50-AGRICULTURAL CREDIT > SUBCHAPTER IX-RURAL STRATEGIC INVESTMENT PROGRAM**

