### Question
How is the "producer" defined?


### Answer
The term **producer** is defined in *7 U.S.C. § 7982* as follows -

> 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**

