### Question
How does the law define producer?


### Answer
Under *7 U.S.C. § 7982*, **producer** is defined as:

> an individual or entity that directly or indirectly (as determined by the Secretary)—


(A) shares in the risk of producing milk

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 7982*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 106-COMMODITY PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER V-DAIRY**

