### Question
How does the law define mid-tier value chain?


### Answer
Under *7 U.S.C. § 1627c*, **mid-tier value chain** is defined as:

> a local or regional supply network that links independent producers with businesses and cooperatives that market value-added agricultural products in a manner that—


(A) targets and strengthens the profitability and competitiveness of small and medium-sized farms and ranches that are structured as a family farm

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 1627c*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 38-DISTRIBUTION AND MARKETING OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

