### Question
How does DEFINITIONS define socially disadvantaged farmer or rancher?


### Answer
Under *16 U.S.C. § 3801*, **socially disadvantaged farmer or rancher** is defined as:

> given the term in section 2279(e)(2) [1](#3801_1_target) of title 7.

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 3801*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 58-ERODIBLE LAND AND WETLAND CONSERVATION AND RESERVE PROGRAM > SUBCHAPTER I-DEFINITIONS**

