### Question
What does covered producer mean?


### Answer
**Covered producer** has the following meaning in *7 U.S.C. § 9081*:

> an eligible producer on a farm that is—


(A) as determined by the Secretary—


(i) a beginning farmer or rancher

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 9081*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 115-AGRICULTURAL COMMODITY POLICY AND PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER IV-SUPPLEMENTAL AGRICULTURAL DISASTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS**

