### Question
How does AGRICULTURAL ADJUSTMENT define processing?


### Answer
Under *7 U.S.C. § 609*, **processing** is defined as:

> any manufacturing or other processing involving a change in the form of the commodity or its preparation for distribution or use, as defined by regulations of the Secretary of Agriculture

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 609*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 26-AGRICULTURAL ADJUSTMENT > SUBCHAPTER III-COMMODITY BENEFITS**

