### Question
How is the "industry cluster" defined?


### Answer
The term **industry cluster** is defined in *7 U.S.C. § 2008w* as follows -

> a broadly defined network of interconnected firms and supporting institutions in related industries that accelerate innovation, business formation, and job creation by taking advantage of assets and strengths of a region in the business environment

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 2008w*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 50-AGRICULTURAL CREDIT > SUBCHAPTER IV-ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS**

