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


### Answer
The term **beginning farmer or rancher** is defined in *7 U.S.C. § 2279* as follows -

> a person that—


(A)(i) has not operated a farm or ranch

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 2279*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 55-DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE**

