### Question
How is the "joint operation" defined?


### Answer
The term **joint operation** is defined in *7 U.S.C. § 1991* as follows -

> a joint farming operation in which two or more farmers work together sharing equally or unequally land, labor, equipment, expenses, and income

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 1991*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 50-AGRICULTURAL CREDIT > SUBCHAPTER IV-ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS**

