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


### Answer
The term **eligible entity** is defined in *7 U.S.C. § 1627b* as follows -

> an entity that promotes the betterment of the United States sheep or goat industries and that is—


(A) a public, private, or cooperative organization

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 1627b*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 38-DISTRIBUTION AND MARKETING OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

