### Question
How does the law define joint operation?


### Answer
Under *7 U.S.C. § 1991*, **joint operation** is defined as:

> a joint farming operation in which two or more farmers work together sharing equally or unequally land, labor, equipment, expenses, and income

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 1991*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 49-CONSULTATION ON AGRICULTURAL PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER IV-ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS**

