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


### Answer
The term **statewide** is defined in *7 U.S.C. § 1932* as follows -

> having a coverage area of not less than 90 percent of the population of a State and not less than 80 percent of the rural land area of the State (as determined by the Secretary)

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 1932*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 49-CONSULTATION ON AGRICULTURAL PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER I-REAL ESTATE LOANS**

