### Question
How does DISTRIBUTION AND MARKETING OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS define selling agent?


### Answer
Under *7 U.S.C. § 1631*, **selling agent** is defined as:

> any person, other than a commission merchant, who is engaged in the business of negotiating the sale and purchase of any farm product on behalf of a person engaged in farming operations

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 1631*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 38-DISTRIBUTION AND MARKETING OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS**

