### Question
Can you define what socially disadvantaged farmer or rancher means?


### Answer
**Socially disadvantaged farmer or rancher** is defined as the following in *7 U.S.C. § 6934*:

> given the term in section 2279(e) [1](#6934_1_target) of this title.

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 6934*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 98-DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE REORGANIZATION > SUBCHAPTER II-FARM PRODUCTION AND CONSERVATION**

