### Question
How is the term governmental entity defined?


### Answer
The term **governmental entity** is defined in *7 U.S.C. § 1997* as the following:

> any agency of the United States, a State, or a unit of local government of a State

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 1997*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 49-CONSULTATION ON AGRICULTURAL PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER IV-ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS**

