### Question
Can you define what qualified beginning farmer or rancher means?


### Answer
**Qualified beginning farmer or rancher** is defined as the following in *7 U.S.C. § 1991*:

> an applicant, regardless of whether the applicant is participating in a program under section 1935 of this title—


(A) who is eligible for assistance under this chapter

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 1991*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 49-CONSULTATION ON AGRICULTURAL PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER IV-ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS**

