### Question
How is the term beginning farmer or rancher defined?


### Answer
The term **beginning farmer or rancher** is defined in *7 U.S.C. § 1632a* as the following:

> given the term in section 1991(a) of this title.

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 1632a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 38-DISTRIBUTION AND MARKETING OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

