### Question
How does AGRICULTURAL CREDIT define eligible area?


### Answer
Under *7 U.S.C. § 2009dd*, **eligible area** is defined as:

> a nonmetropolitan county (as defined by the Secretary) that has a population of 50,000 inhabitants or less

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 2009dd*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 50-AGRICULTURAL CREDIT > SUBCHAPTER IX-RURAL STRATEGIC INVESTMENT PROGRAM**

