### Question
How does the law define benchmark?


### Answer
Under *7 U.S.C. § 2009dd*, **benchmark** is defined as:

> an annual set of goals and performance measures established for the purpose of assessing performance in meeting a regional investment strategy of a Regional Board

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 2009dd*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 50-AGRICULTURAL CREDIT > SUBCHAPTER IX-RURAL COLLABORATIVE INVESTMENT PROGRAM**

