### Question
How does the law define processing?


### Answer
Under *7 U.S.C. § 609*, **processing** is defined as:

> any one of the above mentioned processings or any preparation or handling in connection with the sale or other disposition thereof

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 609*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 26-AGRICULTURAL ADJUSTMENT > SUBCHAPTER III-COMMODITY BENEFITS**

