### Question
How does ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS define beginning farmer or rancher?


### Answer
Under *7 U.S.C. § 1991*, **beginning farmer or rancher** is defined as:

> such term as defined by the Secretary

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 1991*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 50-AGRICULTURAL CREDIT > SUBCHAPTER IV-ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS**

