### Question
How is the "eligible orchardist" defined?


### Answer
The term **eligible orchardist** is defined in *7 U.S.C. § 1531* as follows -

> a person that produces annual crops from trees for commercial purposes

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 1531*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 36-CROP INSURANCE > SUBCHAPTER II-SUPPLEMENTAL AGRICULTURAL DISASTER ASSISTANCE**

