### Question
How does DAIRY define producer?


### Answer
Under *7 U.S.C. § 8773*, **producer** is defined as:

> an individual or entity that directly or indirectly (as determined by the Secretary)—


(A) shares in the risk of producing milk

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 8773*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 113-AGRICULTURAL COMMODITY SUPPORT PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER IV-DAIRY**

